The lucky girl Anthony Edwards gifted his game-worn jersey to reveals: 'It was my first game after I just beat cancer'
IT Trending Desk | Nov 06, 2025, 12:47 IST
( Image credit : X | Fan who beat cancer gets Anthony Edwards' jersey )
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards melted hearts after gifting his game-worn jersey to a fan who had just beaten cancer. The emotional moment, captured after the team’s loss to the Knicks, went viral online. The fan later revealed it was her first game since treatment and recovery, calling it 'truly unforgettable'.
In a moment that melted hearts across social media, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards showed us once again as to why he is one of the most loved young players of NBA. Fondly called Ant-Man, he is not just known for his skills, but also for his generosity off the court.
After the Timberwolves' 137–114 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, the 24-year-old who had just returned from a hamstring injury decided to make one fan's night unforgettable. As he walked off the court, Edwards removed his game-worn jersey and tossed it to a young woman seated behind the Wolves' bench. The gesture brought her to tears as she clutched the jersey in disbelief.
The emotional moment was captured on video and has since then been going viral on social media. "Much respect, this is what athletes should do," a fan commented. Not many people know that the lucky girl had just beaten cancer. In a post shared by Bleacher Report's Instagram handle, she shared her story and revealed why the moment was even more special for her. "My first game after i just beat cancer & i got my favorite player’s jersey! Coming back from an injury & still making the time to give me something memorable," she wrote.
Meanwhile, fans also notice another woman who thought she was being gifted the jersey. Her reaction as she pulled out her hand while Edward gave away the jersey to the other woman is also going viral on social media. :Lmfao at the white chick," one of the users wrote. "LOL that ladies reaction after she realize, 'oh it wasn't for me...'" wrote another one. "Gotta give that lady a towel or something. She was expecting the jersey," another one pointed out.
Despite the tough loss, Edwards' act of kindness became the biggest highlight of the night. The Wolves' star finished with 15 points in 28 minutes, but it was his post-game gesture that drew the loudest applause online. Fans praised him for his humility and connection with supporters which is something that he has been known for since his early NBA days.
Anthony Edwards wins hearts as his he gifts his game-worn jersey to a fan
Turns out, she had just beaten cancer
The emotional moment was captured on video and has since then been going viral on social media. "Much respect, this is what athletes should do," a fan commented. Not many people know that the lucky girl had just beaten cancer. In a post shared by Bleacher Report's Instagram handle, she shared her story and revealed why the moment was even more special for her. "My first game after i just beat cancer & i got my favorite player’s jersey! Coming back from an injury & still making the time to give me something memorable," she wrote.
( Image credit : X | Girl Anthony Edwards gifted his game-worn jersey just beat cancer )
Social media reacts to the viral moment
Meanwhile, fans also notice another woman who thought she was being gifted the jersey. Her reaction as she pulled out her hand while Edward gave away the jersey to the other woman is also going viral on social media. :Lmfao at the white chick," one of the users wrote. "LOL that ladies reaction after she realize, 'oh it wasn't for me...'" wrote another one. "Gotta give that lady a towel or something. She was expecting the jersey," another one pointed out.
Despite the tough loss, Edwards' act of kindness became the biggest highlight of the night. The Wolves' star finished with 15 points in 28 minutes, but it was his post-game gesture that drew the loudest applause online. Fans praised him for his humility and connection with supporters which is something that he has been known for since his early NBA days.