Overview
- Edwards shared a photo with Yao and captioned it, “I wud dunk on Yao shout out to one of da greats.”
- Minnesota’s official X account reposted the quip with “Only Ant would say this,” amplifying the moment to a wider audience.
- Fans on social media responded with jokes and support, with some saying he could pull it off and others calling for a hypothetical matchup.
- The guard’s confidence tracks with his résumé as a high-flying finisher, including 2024’s Dunk of the Year for a poster on John Collins.
- The viral post punctuates his Adidas promotional swing through China as the Timberwolves approach the new season after a low-key offseason that included extensions for Julius Randle and Naz Reid and the exit of Nickeil Alexander-Walker.