Anthony Edwards walked into a redemption campaign Wednesday for 2026-27. Especially with LaMelo Ball now in his corner. The Minnesota Timberwolves star, however, joined an elite club that joins him with NBA legends Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain.

Edwards hit 40 points against a Miami Heat team now featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo. But ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel revealed the history “Ant” now hits.

“After reaching 40 points tonight, Anthony Edwards has now recorded his second 40-point game in a season opener, joining Wilt Chamberlain (4) and Michael Jordan (3) as the only players in league history to do so multiple times,” Siegel posted on the social media website X, formerly Twitter.

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