Watch: DK Metcalf throws it down for a thunderous dunk in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

DK Metcalf is showing his stuff on the basketball court instead of the football field tonight. He is part of Team Dwyane, which is competing against Team Ryan in the NBA Celebrity Game.

Metcalf is known for his incredible speed as the Seattle Seahawks' best receiver. He showed another part of his athleticism that wowed the crowd at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City.

DK Metcalf's dunk came with just 27.0 seconds left in the third quarter of the game. After receiving a pass from just behind the three-point line, he went full steam to up for the rim-rattling dunk.

The crowd stood up to its feet after watching the NFL star's thunderous throw down. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who's one of the team captains for the All-Star game, was shocked by what he saw. Antetokounmpo and his brothers, along with Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn, served as coaches for Team Dwyane.

Metcalf's highlight reel didn't end there. In the tightly-contested game, he came up with a crucial block on actor Sinqua Walls. The Seahawks wide receiver took the loose ball, raced down the court at blistering speed and then executed a tomahawk dunk.

DK Metcalf wins NBA Celebrity Game MVP

DK Metcalf is a one-time Pro Bowler. Add MVP to his resume after grabbing the best player of the game honors in tonight's NBA Celebrity match.

Metcalf finished with 20 points, highlighted by those huge dunks, 10 rebounds and four blocks. In a match that was wanting in highlights, he provided it and more.

Before Metcalf took the MVP plum, the game between Team Dwyane and Team Ryan almost went to overtime. Wade's team were leading 81-76 with just 1.9 seconds left in the game. Utah governor Ryan Smith's squad, however, scored quickly off a turnover before WWE star "The Miz" sunk a desperate half-court shot.

Metcalf, Team Dwyane and the crowd were stunned by what had just happened. A review of the play, however, revealed that the wrestler was already out of time when he launched the game-tying shot.

Three-time NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP Kevin Hart is already retired. He's usually the one who steals the show during these matches.

Tonight, there was no denying that DK Metcalf was the star of the show. He also didn't grab the limelight with hilarious antics. Metcalf overwhelmed opponents the way a basketball game should be dominated.

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