No one saw this coming, and that's what makes it so special. Undrafted out of Auburn and originally signed to a two-way contract, Dylan Cardwell has suddenly become the heartbeat of Sacramento. With Russell Westbrook pushing the tempo in transition and spotting the 6-foot-10 rookie streaking toward the rim, Cardwell soars above the defense and flushes home the south paw alley-oop. The play that helped earn him a standard contract, a permanent spot in the rotation, and the adoration of an entire fanbase that can't get enough of his signature celebrations. · Jan 22, 2026