Anthony Edwards changes his jersey number / News - Basketnews.com

Anthony Edwards will wear the No. 5 jersey instead of No. 1 from the beginning of the 2023-24 season.

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Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will face the upcoming season with a new jersey number.

The 21-year-old announced that he will be wearing a No. 5 jersey instead of No. 1.

"No. 5 has always been my number," Edwards told Shams Charania from The Athletic. "High school, college… It's always been a number to me I wanted. I tried to get it when I was drafted, I just couldn't – my teammate had it."

Last season, Edwards played in his first NBA All-Star Game. He also averaged 24.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game in 79 appearances for the Timberwolves.

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