Anthony Edwards Wins the Three NBA Fan Favorite Awards That Matter, Because of Course He Did

By Ted Schwerzler |

Updated: May 24, 2024

Anthony Edwards - Minnesota Timberwolves — Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Edwards has become among the most exciting players in the NBA this season, and he is pushing boundaries on a nightly basis. Hopefully, he has more boundaries to push past (like pushing the Minnesota Timberwolves into the NBA Finals).

The National Basketball Association is all about propping up its superstars and highlighting the most exciting moments that take place on its hardwood throughout the year. No league does social media and instant viral moments better that the NBA.

Minnesota Timberwolves Anthony Edwards sweeps NBA Fan Favorite awards (that matter)

And on Friday, our very own Anthony Edwards was rewarded for all of the jaw-dropping moments he provided the league throughout the 2023-2024 NBA season by winning three of the six ‘NBA Fan Favorite’ awards, including Dunk of the year, Block of the year and Photo of the year, a trio of compliments that couldn’t be more reflective of his exciting and explosive play style.

Dunk of the year ✅
Block of the year ✅
Photo of the year ✅@theantedwards_ was all smiles when he found out he was taking home 3 trophies as voted by YOU, the fans, in this year's #NBAFanFavorites!

Check out all the winners on the NBA App ⤵️https://t.co/08UBUcHz2z pic.twitter.com/lsQ8QmLncU
— NBA (@NBA) May 24, 2024

Upon receiving the trophies from his teammates, Edwards addressed the fans saying, “Appreciate y’all man. I’m super happy to receive the awards. All the hard work I put in has paid off and you guys showed love, so thank you. It’s gonna feel even better giving them to my people.”

Giving the awards to a trio of coaches that helped him reach these heights was a pretty cool gesture to see. The only awards he didn’t win were Assist of the year (we don’t want Ant passing), Handle of the year (OK?) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won Style of the year (Ant wears sweats to games and doesn’t care about ‘drip’).

Anthony Edwards’ Dunk of the Year

Anthony Edwards’ dunk of the year took place against the Utah Jazz when the Minnesota Timberwolves star broke the internet by taking down John Collins. His slam left Kyle Anderson’s jaw on the floor, and showed off just how little the Ant Man worries about obstacles in his way.

Every angle we have of Anthony Edwards ending John Collins' basketball career. RIP. pic.twitter.com/MYRpI6LHyO
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) March 19, 2024

Anthony Edwards Block of the Year

The block of the year awarded to Anthony Edwards came while rocking the classic Minnesota Timberwolves jerseys. Chasing down the Indiana Pacers slasher from behind, Edwards got up to swat the ball while hitting his head on the rim. Clearly Edwards has substantial hops that have been shown off when he is throwing down massive dunks, but his block may have been among the most impressive you will ever see.

ANTHONY EDWARDS, what a block to end it pic.twitter.com/flqYgACNUh
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) March 8, 2024

Anthony Edwards Photo of the Year

Rounding out the trio was his photo of the year, in which Edwards put Collins on a poster. With a view towards the rafters of the Delta Center, Collins was left to flail his hands as Edwards basically said look out below. The massive slam was a highlight reel play that will remain among his greatest plays for the duration of his career.

It has been a season of accolades for Edwards, and there is still a trophy out there that he is most definitely hoping to add alongside of the rest. As the Minnesota Timberwolves look to take down the Dallas Mavericks and advance to the NBA Finals, capping off the season with a Larry O’Brien Championship trophy would be better than icing on the cake.