Anthony Edwards Throws Down Windmill Dunk In USA-Puerto Rico Game

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards had a big highlight.

Jul 31, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; United States guard Anthony Edwards (5) dunks in the fourth quarter against South Sudan during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports / John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Edwards is one of the most exciting players in basketball.

The Minnesota Timberwolves star is currently playing for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics in France.

During the game, he threw down a huge dunk that got a lot of views on social media.

Via NBC Olympics & Paralympics: "Anthony Edwards breaks out the WINDMILL in Paris! 🔥 #ParisOlympics

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Anthony Edwards breaks out the WINDMILL in Paris! 🔥 #ParisOlympics

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— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 3, 2024

Team USA won by a score of 104-83 to improve to a perfect 3-0 in the tournament.

Edwards led the way with 26 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals while shooting 11/15 from the field and 3/6 from the three-point range off the bench.

Via The NBA: "Anthony Edwards goes OFF for #USABMNT as they defeat Puerto Rico... finishing Group C play 3-0! 🇺🇸

AE: 26p (11-15 FGM) JE: 15p, 2b, 2a LBJ: 10p, 8a, 6r JT: 10p, 10r, 2s AD: 10p, 6r, 3a, 2b KD: 11p (3 3PM), 4r"

Anthony Edwards goes OFF for #USABMNT as they defeat Puerto Rico... finishing Group C play 3-0! 🇺🇸

AE: 26p (11-15 FGM)
JE: 15p, 2b, 2a
LBJ: 10p, 8a, 6r
JT: 10p, 10r, 2s
AD: 10p, 6r, 3a, 2b
KD: 11p (3 3PM), 4r#Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/gCsi00efuQ

— NBA (@NBA) August 3, 2024

Edwards was the first pick in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Georgia.

He is only 22, so this is his first time competing in the Olympics.

ANTHONY. EDWARDS.

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🇺🇸 #USABMNT #Paris2024 #Basketball pic.twitter.com/bUoRf2zvhF

— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 3, 2024

The two-time NBA All-Star is coming off another fantastic season for the Timberwolves.

He finished the year with averages of 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 46.1% from the field and 35.7% from the three-point range in 79 games.

Jul 31, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; United States guard Anthony Edwards (5) dunks against South Sudan guard Carlik Jones (4) in the fourth quarter during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports / John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

The Timberwolves reached the Western Conference finals for the first time since the 2004 season when Kevin Garnett was still on the roster.