Malik Monk, known for his athleticism and flair, just made a play he’ll likely never forget—though not for the reasons he’d want.
Late in the second quarter of Wednesday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors, Monk had the perfect setup: a steal, a wide-open path to the hoop, and a chance to throw down a highlight-worthy reverse dunk. It should’ve been easy, something he’s probably nailed in his sleep countless times. But this time? It went hilariously, disastrously wrong.
As Monk leapt for the two-handed reverse dunk, everything seemed fine—until it wasn’t. The ball went through the rim but bounced off his own head and back out. Stunned, Monk could only watch as play continued back down the court.
The clip is as cringe-worthy as it is unforgettable.
Monk, now in his third season with the Sacramento Kings, has been having a career year, averaging 17.6 points, 3.6 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game. The former Kentucky star, who was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 2017, recently signed a lucrative four-year, $77.9 million contract that cements his place with the Kings through the 2027-28 season. But even with those accomplishments, this moment will likely stick in his memory for a while.
As for the game itself, the Warriors came out firing, heading into halftime with a commanding 17-point lead. Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins led the charge with 12 points each, while Domantas Sabonis carried the Kings with 14 points and nine rebounds at the break.
Regardless of the final score, Monk’s dunk mishap is bound to be replayed and laughed about for years to come—a rare moment of levity in the high-stakes world of NBA basketball.
Kings’ Malik Monk has dunk bounce out off his own head in wild blunder vs. Warriors – Yahoo Sports