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How Anthony Edwards earned his 'Wolverine' nickname
TL;DR
Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves has earned the nickname 'Wolverine,' as noted by both Julius Randle and ESPN's Shams Charania. This nickname reflects his impressive performance and persona on the court.
Key points
- Anthony Edwards is nicknamed 'Wolverine'.
- Julius Randle and Shams Charania used the nickname.
- Edwards plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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It's easy enough to call Anthony Edwards 'Ant,' but that's not much of a nickname.
How about 'Wolverine'? That feels like a big-time alter ego for the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar.
And somehow on Monday, both Minnesota's Julius Randle and ESPN's Shams Charania called Edwards that same name.
Maybe it's a nickname that's been flying under the radar for a while, or maybe it's just slowly surfacing, with the universe clearly in favor of it.
Randle did say he used it last year, too, but maybe now it's catching on.
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What is Anthony Edwards' 'Wolverine' nickname?
Edwards' nickname is about his mentality.
His teammate Randle explained it to reporters on Monday:
Q&A
Why is Anthony Edwards called 'Wolverine'?
Anthony Edwards is called 'Wolverine' due to his impressive skills and persona on the court, which resonate with the character's attributes.
Who referred to Anthony Edwards as 'Wolverine'?
Both Julius Randle and ESPN's Shams Charania referred to Anthony Edwards as 'Wolverine' recently.
What team does Anthony Edwards play for?
Anthony Edwards plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA.
