Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves into the Western Conference Finals this year.

Anthony Edwards’ Handshake With Alex Rodriguez Goes Viral

As if that wasn’t impressive enough in itself, he did so by beating last year’s NBA champions in Game 7 of their second-round series.

Following Minnesota’s 98-90 victory over Denver, Edwards went viral over his handshake with MLB star and minority Timberwolves team owner, Alex Rodriguez:


NBA fans are a vocal bunch, and they had a lot to say about Edwards’ handshake with Rodriguez:


 



With the Timberwolves’ spot in the Western Conference Finals now secure, Edwards and Rodriguez will have plenty of time going forward to get up to various shenanigans over the next few weeks.

Anthony Edwards Has Become the NBA’s Biggest Star

Over the past few months Edwards has legitimately become the NBA’s biggest star.

Just in the last week Edwards has found himself trending for his current girlfriend’s bold message about hoes on her shirt, his ex leaking some troubling DMs and the way he openly mocked both the Nuggets and their fans.

And the playoffs aren’t even done yet.

Now with his spot in the Western Conference Finals secure, Edwards can right a new chapter in what promises to be an incredible legacy.

The Michael Jordan comparisons are being made for a reason.

What will Edwards ultimately go viral for next? Time will tell.