Everett Osborne (25) shoots against Simu Liu (12) and DK Metcalf (14) in the 2023 NBA All-Star celebrity game at Huntsman Center. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

DK Metcalf dunks his way to MVP award in NBA celebrity game

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated 2/17/23

Seattle Seahawks star wideout DK Metcalf has already captured the football world's attention, but he may have missed his calling in another sport.

Metcalf played like a man possessed, dunking on one end of the floor while rejecting shots at the other en route to winning MVP honors in front of a raucous crowd in Utah.

Helping lead Dwayne Wade's squad to an 81-78 victory, Metcalf finished 9-of-16 from the field for 20 points, with 10 rebounds and four blocks.

Along with an impressive stat line, Metcalf unleashed several emphatic dunks that would've made Vince Carter blush.

DK Metcalf showing off his two-sport skill with a throwdown. pic.twitter.com/Ma6eBFJkh9
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) February 18, 2023

DK GOT UP #RufflesCelebGame | Live on ESPN pic.twitter.com/uh31GhVHyj
— #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 18, 2023

Metcalf helped seal Team Wade's victory late with a block at one end before going coast-to-coast for an aggressive one-handed slam.

DK METCALF IS TAKING OVER THE #RufflesCelebGame @RUFFLES | Live on ESPN pic.twitter.com/NDILxr4BNl
— NBA (@NBA) February 18, 2023

After the game, a tickled Metcalf revealed he didn't think he'd win MVP, especially after the WWE superstar and two-time celebrity game MVP, The Miz, hit what looked to be a game-tying half-court three at the buzzer, which officials later waived off.

"It was just a great all-around experience to be on the court with some of these guys, a lot of legends who played in the NBA. It was just a blessing all around," Metcalf said.

Metcalf recently wrapped up his fourth NFL season with the Seattle Seahawks. In 2022, Metcalf put together another solid season, recording a career-high 90 catches for 1,048 yards and six touchdowns.

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