Julius Randle gives Anthony Edwards fitting Marvel character nickname

Julius Randle didn’t hesitate when describing Anthony Edwards. He went straight to Marvel lore.

“I’m on record calling him Wolverine,” Randle said, referencing the iconic Wolverine known for resilience and recovery. The comparison feels earned.

Randle recalled watching Edwards early in their time together, stunned by how often the guard hit the floor hard, only to pop right back up, SI reports. “He’d take a nasty spill… and then he just gets up,” he said. That pattern stuck, shaping a nickname that now follows Edwards around the league.

Julius Randle on Anthony Edwards: “I’m on record calling him Wolverine.”

How does he look? “I can’t tell you that.”

“He’s pushing to play Game 1? … Who knows. We’ll see at 8:30.” pic.twitter.com/wYMasQotlJ

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 4, 2026

Toughness tested ahead of Game 1

That reputation faces another test. Edwards recently suffered a hyperextended left knee along with a bone bruise during Minnesota’s first-round series against Denver. The injury forced him out of Game 4 and sidelined him for the next two contests, though the Timberwolves still advanced.

Now, his status for Game 1 remains uncertain. Minnesota listed him as questionable, while reports suggest he expects to play after undergoing multiple treatments, including time in a hyperbaric chamber.

Edwards himself made his mindset clear. “I’ll go out… on one leg if I’ve got to,” he said in a video documenting his recovery process.

Randle didn’t offer a firm update on his teammate’s availability. “Who knows. We’ll see,” he said, keeping things open-ended ahead of tip-off.

Opponents have prepared for every scenario, whether Edwards plays limited minutes or sits entirely. Still, his presence changes everything. His aggressive style, built on explosive drives and fearless finishes, often puts pressure on his body.

That’s where the Wolverine comparison hits hardest. Edwards doesn’t just embrace contact, he seems to recover from it in real time.

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