Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Pulled Off Stunning Self Alley-Oop That Left NBA Fans in Awe

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

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.