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Top 20 Players | #9 – Teresa Edwards

Teresa Edwards is one of the most decorated women’s basketball players of all time, but she did most of her work on the international stage. The four-time Olympic Gold Medalist joined the Lynx at the end of her career, but had a real impact on the franchise during her relatively short tenure.

In the 2003 WNBA draft, the Lynx used the 14th pick to bring the then 38-year-old guard to Minnesota. On top of a successful career with the ABL, Edwards had already participated in five Olympic games—more than any other American basketball player, male or female. She holds the U.S. Women’s Olympic Team record for most career assists as well as assists in a game (15). In total, she won 14 medals over the course of 19 international competitions.

Edwards played with the Lynx for two years before retiring from the WNBA. She averaged 5.5 points and 3.3 assists over the course of her career, and helped the Lynx make their first-ever playoff appearance in 2003. Edwards rejoined the Lynx in 2006 as an assistant coach.

 

  • Edwards interacts with crowd

    MINNEAPOLIS - AUGUST 23: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx interacts with the crowd after the game against the Detroit Shock on August 23, 2003 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Shock won 86-77. NOTICE 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 David Sherman/WNBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Edwards pregame coffee

    MINNEAPOLIS - AUGUST 28: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx poses with her pregame coffee before Game one of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2003 WNBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 28, 2003 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx won 74-72. 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 David Sherman/WNBAE via Getty Images)

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  • WNBA Media Day

    MINNEAPOLIS - APRIL 27: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx poses for a portrait during the 2004 WNBA Media Day at Target Center on April 27, 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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: David Sherrman/WNBAE via Getty Images)

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  • WNBA Media Day

    MINNEAPOLIS - APRIL 27: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx poses for a portrait during the 2004 WNBA Media Day at Target Center on April 27, 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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: David Sherrman/WNBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Lynx v Storm

    SEATTLE - MAY 20: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots over the defense of Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm May 20, 2004 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Reinking/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Liberty v Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 30: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx signals a play during the game against the New York Liberty on May 30, 2004 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Liberty won 68-64. NOTICE 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: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo By David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Sparks v Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 27: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx drives to the basket against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 27, 2004 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTICE 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: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo By David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Comets v Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 19: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots against the Houston Comets during the game at the Target Center on June 19, 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx won 66-58. NOTICE 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: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo By David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Monarch v Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 17: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx drives against the Sacramento Monarchs during the game at the Target Center on June 17, 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Monarchs won 60-50. NOTICE 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: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo By David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Sparks v Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 27: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx walks across the court during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at the Target Center on June 27, 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Sparks won 83-67. NOTICE 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: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo By David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Mercury v Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 9: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx drives against the Phoenix Mercury during the game at the Target Center on July 9, 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx won 61-59. NOTICE 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: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo By David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Shock v Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 3: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots against the Detroit Shock during the game at the Target Center on July 3, 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx won 78-70. NOTICE 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: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo By David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Shock v Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 3: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx looks to get by Swin Cash #32 of the Detroit Shock on July 3, 2004 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTICE 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: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo By David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Lynx v Liberty

    NEW YORK - JULY 15: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx drives against the New York Liberty July 15, 2004 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. 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. Mandatory Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Lynx v Mercury

    PHOENIX - JUNE 22: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx sets up the play against the Phoenix Mercury during a WNBA game played on June 22, 2004 at America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury won 69-46. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Storm v Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 30: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx drives to the basket against Betty Lennox #22 of the Seattle Storm during the game at Target Center on July 30, 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Storm won 70-55. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Storm v Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 30: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx gets a breakaway layup during the game against the Seattle Storm at Target Center on July 30, 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Storm won 70-55. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Lynx v Sun

    UNCASVILLE, CT - JULY 22: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles the ball against Wendy Palmer #3 of the Connecticut Sun during the game on July 22, 2004 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Lynx won 68-52. 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 Licence Agreement. (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Storm v Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 10: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx drives to the basket against the Seattle Storm on September 10, 2004 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTICE 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: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo By David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Storm v Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 25: Teresa Edwards # 4 of the Minnesota Lynxstands with the the 2004 WNBA Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award prior to game 1 of the 2004 Western Conference semi-finals against the Seattle Storm on September 25, 2004 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTICE 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: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo By David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Lynx v Comets

    HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 14: Svetlana Abrosimova #25 and Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx look on during a break in action against the Houston Comets on September 14, 2004 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The Comets won 70-59. NOTE TO USER:User expressly acknowleges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/WNBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Minnesota Lynx v Los Angeles Sparks

    LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 17: Teresa Edwards #4 of the Minnesota Lynx moves the ball upcourt during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Staples Center on September 17, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The Lynx won 78-66. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is concenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

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