Who Is Anthony Edwards' Girlfriend, Shannon? All About Her Relationship With the NBA Star

Mar. 15, 2025

Anthony Edwards during the game against the Houston Rockets in January 2024; Anthony Edwards and his girlfriend.Photo:Logan Riely/NBAE/Getty ; Jeanine Robel Instagram

Logan Riely/NBAE/Getty ; Jeanine Robel Instagram

Anthony Edwardshas had the support of his girlfriend, Shannon, throughout his NBA career.

The social media influencer posted the first public picture of the couple on Instagram in 2020 and has often been seen sitting courtside at Edwards’ games for theMinnesota Timberwolvesever since. On Jan. 21, 2023 — a few days before Shannon’s 29th birthday — he scored a season-high 44 points, including eight 3-pointers, in the Timberwolves’ victory over the Houston Rockets and dedicated the performance to his girlfriend.

“My girlfriend’s birthday is in [a few] days man. She’s going out of the country so I had to put on a show for her, Edwards toldESPNbefore blowing a kiss towards Shannon.

In March 2024, the couple welcomed a daughter namedAislynn. Shannon also shares one son, Krue, with rapper Chief Keef.

So, who is Anthony Edwards’ girlfriend? Here’s everything to know about Shannon and her relationship with the Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard.

They first went public in 2020

Anthony Edwards and his girlfriend.@coutureinc2 Instagram

@coutureinc2 Instagram

2020 was a big year for Edwards when he became the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft, which eventually led to him being named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. 2020 was also the year when he and his girlfriend Shannon went public with their relationship on Instagram.

“Together forever any problem you got I got it ✌🏽💕,” Shannon captioned aphoto of her and Edwards hugging.

She is often sitting courtside at Edwards’ games in Minnesota

Part of Shannon’s life as an influencer is showing what she’s up to for her roughly 120,000 followers on Instagram. Many times, she can be seen sporting different outfits as she sits courtside while cheering on Edwards at Timberwolves games in Minnesota.

After Edwards’ final game of the 2023 season, she posted a series of pictures of herself and her son Krue sitting courtside for the game while referencing the Timberwolves’ then-upcoming NBA playoff tournament game against the Los Angeles Lakers. One picture featured her wearing a navy-and-white jacket with “A. Edwards,” “Wolves” and “Minnesota Basketball” written on the back.

“Some [heroes] don’t wear capes, season 3 🎬 ! LA next 📍,” Shannonwrote on Instagram.

She shares her support for Edwards on social media

Anthony Edwards dunks against the Chicago Bulls on Oct. 19, 2023 in Chicago.Michael Reaves/Getty

Michael Reaves/Getty

Edwards has gone viral on numerous occasions for his high-flying dunks and clutch shooting. Shannon has expressed her amazement both in person and on social media.

In January 2024, Edwards pulled off one of his most viral moments yet when he threw an alley-oop pass off the backboard to himself before catching it in mid-air for a two-handed slam dunk.

Shannon shared a video of the play in her Instagram Stories, writing, “OMG," perEssentially Sports.

She also traveled to Paris in summer 2024 to cheer Edwards on in the 2024 Olympics, sharing multiple photos onInstagramfrom her place in the stands. At the games, Edwards helped the USA Men’s National Teamwin a gold medalwhile also being the youngest member of the team.

After announcing they were expecting their first child together in December 2023, Shannon and Edwards hosted a lavish shower in February. The event featured a white and rose gold colorway with balloons, two massive tables with seating arrangements and rose gold macarons with their daughter’s initials “AJE” written on them.

Some of the attendees included many of Edwards’ Minnesota Timberwolves teammates like All-Star centerKarl-Anthony Towns,Kyle Anderson, Jordan McLaughlin and Luke Garza. The video also featured Edwards and Shannon dancing and taking pictures together.

They have one daughter together

Anthony Edwards during the game against the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 15, 2021.David Sherman/NBAE/Getty

David Sherman/NBAE/Getty

Shannon and Edwards welcomed their daughter, Aislynn, on March 1, 2024.

A year later, the doting parents celebrated her first birthday with a ladybug-themed party.

“Words can’t describe how much you’ve brought us peace,” Shannon wrote onInstagramin honor of Aislynn turning 1. “I’m so happy to call you MY daughter OUR ladybug & your daddys ‘Aisy Paisy.’ "

She also shares son Krue with rapper Chief Keef

Anthony Edwards looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in February 2023 in San Francisco.Thearon W. Henderson/Getty

Thearon W. Henderson/Getty

In addition to her daughter, Shannon is also a mom to son Krue Karter, whom she shares with rapper Chief Keef.

She often posts pictures of her son on Instagram and even created his own page. Her own Instagram bio reads: “I just love being a mom.”

Not only is Krue a multi-sport athlete like Edwards, but Shannon even posted a video on Instagram of her son hitting agame-winning buzzer-beater. Krue ran up the court before leaning forward into a 3-point shot as the ball suspensefully bounced around the rim before going in at the buzzer.

“different timing ‘BUZZER BEATER KRUE,’ ” Shannon wrote on Instagram.

Shannon has also postedKrue’s flag football highlightson Instagram, which often shows him outrunning the other team. In 2022, whenKrue won his first football championshipshe posted on Instagram about how proud she was of him for his many accomplishments.

“WOW what a accomplishment of many more to come , #1 in your league [and] you was apart of that greatness,” Shannon captioned the post. “I’m so proud of you KrüeKrüe I love you before I met you [and] I’ll always love you unconditionally until my last [breath]. You know that! From accelerating in school.. star student every week. The best reader in your class. I’m soooo proud of you. #1sttrophy#1styearoffootball.”

source: people.com