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Anthony ‘Antman’ Edwards makes UGA proud, first Bulldog in NBA all-star game since Dominique Wilkins

Anthony Edwards (Getty) SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dunks against Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors in the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kyle Terada - Pool/Getty Images) (Kyle Terada/Getty Images)

ATHENS — Anthony “Antman” Edwards took another step toward NBA stardom Sunday, making his first appearance in the league all-star game.

Edwards is the first Georgia player to appear in the NBA All-Star since Dominique Wilkins made his ninth and final appearance in 1994.

Edwards, who played at Georgia during the 2020 season, is in his second NBA season after being selected No. 1 overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2021 draft.

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