Anthony Edwards declared for the 2020 NBA Draft last month. The Georgia Bulldog standout freshman and potential No. 1 pick averaged 19.1 points per game for the University of Georgia last season.
Before the draft, the NBA lottery will determine the picking order. The teams with the best odds to land the top selection:
Golden State Warriors
The Warriors have a 14.0% chance to land the first pick. It would be amazing to watch Edwards play with Stephen Curry and the Warriors, but Golden State is likely to trade the top pick for an All-Star who can contribute immediately. The Warriors’ title window is closing for 32-year-old Steph Curry, 30-year-old Klay Thompson and 30-year-old Draymond Green.
Atlanta Hawks
Will Edwards join former Atlanta Hawk Dominique Wilkins as the next NBA superstar from Georgia? Edwards and Trae Young would form a dynamic backcourt for the Hawks. Atlanta needs defense, but Edwards isn’t a bad fit here. The Hawks have a 12.5% chance to pick first, the fourth-best odds in the NBA.
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavs already have a clogged backcourt with former Alabama guard Collin Sexton and Darius Garland. Cleveland needs productive players at every position and could draft Edwards if they consider him to be the best player available. Cleveland has a 14% chance to pick No. 1.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Edwards would be a great fit alongside Karl-Anthony Towns in Minnesota. The Timberwolves have a 14% chance to pick first.
