Yes, it's an unlikely origin, but every trend starts somewhere, and this one is all the rage across the league.

The Timberwolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in the offseason in a move that will help their finances to build around Edwards in the future. It was the passing of the proverbial torch onto Edwards, who emerged as the new face of the franchise after Towns' nine seasons in Minnesota.

Alexander, waited until the ball left his right hand, leapt and swatted it away from the basket for an emphatic block, capping a 25-point comeback win for the Minnesota Timberwolves.