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NBA world erupts after Anthony Edwards' poster on John Collins in Timberwolves-Jazz

Edwards called it the best dunk of his career after the game.

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Anthony Edwards has done it again.

The 22-year-old Minnesota Timberwolves star made the NBA world erupt Monday when he threw down a sensational dunk on Utah Jazz forward John Collins.

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The play came with 5:30 left in the third quarter. Edwards, in transition, received a pass and rose for the slam over Collins that left the Utah home crowd stunned.

Collins avoided a concussion but suffered a head contusion from the play, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported, citing sources.

Edwards and the Timberwolves went on to win 114-104, with the 2020 No. 1 overall pick recording 32 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in 38 minutes.

After the game, Edwards reacted to the dunk and, with his hands raised, said, "Aye, that's my best dunk of my career, I'm not gonna lie."

The NBA world definitely thought so, too. Here are some of the best reactions:

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