Anthony Edwards, the shooting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has made headlines off the court with a groundbreaking financial decision. 

In a move that has stunned fans and legal experts alike, Edwards has reportedly paid $1.08million (139,568,400) in child support upfront, covering 18 years’ worth of payments for his daughter whom he shares with ex-girlfriend Ayesha Howard. 

The lump-sum payment, calculated at $5,000 (sh646,150) per month, was confirmed this week amid an ongoing legal battle over paternity and support obligations.

Sources intimate that the 23-year-old basketballer opted to settle the full amount in one go. 

“The message is clear: ‘Don’t ask me for a thing for the next 18 years,’” he said.

 The decision comes after months of legal wrangling between Edwards and Howard, with the Timberwolves star initially filing for paternity confirmation in Georgia while Howard sought a higher support amount under California law. 

Last month, Edwards scored a legal victory when a judge ruled that California lacked jurisdiction over the case, shifting proceedings to Georgia, where child support awards are typically lower. 

The settlement, finalized this week, appears to be a strategic compromise, allowing Edwards to cap his financial obligations at a fixed amount rather than face potentially escalating costs over time.

Legal analysts have called the move unprecedented in high-profile child support cases. His earnings are set to skyrocket with his upcoming $244.62 million (over sh31 billion) supermax contract extension.