Anthony Edwards pulled off one of the dunks of the year against the Grizzlies Thursday night.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards dropped jaws on Thursday night with a spectacular individual effort against the Memphis Grizzlies, during which he threw up a self alley-oop and finished it with authority.
Edwards was guarded by Xavier Tillman during the third quarter, and he managed to create some separation with a nasty hesitation move and a quick pump fake. He then proceeded to toss the ball off the backboard to himself and throw down a vicious dunk in between three Grizzlies defenders.
Edwards showed off his full offensive skillset during the highlight-reel play against Memphis, leaving Tillman befuddled as he blew past him for a stunning basket.
It’s worth noting that Edwards was questionable to play on Thursday, on the second leg of a back-to-back, as he was dealing with tendinitis in his knee.
The phenomenal play from the 22-year-old left NBA fans awestruck, as they were mystified by his crafty display.
Ant Man can do it all ???? https://t.co/mR1q6xXHA1 pic.twitter.com/RrzEvYmR80
— NBA (@NBA) January 19, 2024
pardon me? pic.twitter.com/4PClpjI3JH
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) January 19, 2024
This guys highlight reel is gonna be one of the best of all time
— SportShorts (@den_shorts) January 19, 2024
ANTHONY EDWARDS NEEDS TO GET IN THE DUNK CONTEST NOW
— SneakerReporter (@SneakerReporter) January 19, 2024
if someone was to be tasked with designing a basketball player from scratch that would be most fun to watch, that imagined player would not look much different than Ant https://t.co/halPNEmIwF
— Tim Larew (@TimLarew) January 19, 2024
Don't want to be a prisoner of the moment, but this is a top 10 play all-time in the NBA. https://t.co/lxbmON6w7g
— Rob Wong (@RobWong34) January 19, 2024
Holy hell Anthony Edwards here’s your flowers ????
— Growl Towel Central (@GTC901) January 19, 2024
ANTHONY EDWARDS NEEDS TO GET IN THE DUNK CONTEST NOW
— SneakerReporter (@SneakerReporter) January 19, 2024
Anthony Edwards!
— Phil Mackey ???? (@PhilMackey) January 19, 2024
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STOP IT ANTpic.twitter.com/CTwvnEIoHt
— Gilbert Arenas (@GilsArenaShow) January 19, 2024
The Timberwolves went onto beat the Grizzlies 118–103. Edwards scored 28 points in the win.
