May 12, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives to the basket during the first half of game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives to the basket during the first half of game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Anthony Edwards is one of the NBA’s top stars right now. In just six years, he’s proven himself as a natural-born winner, and the entire league will be watching what he does in Minnesota next season. Of course, after the arrival of LaMelo Ball, it only increased the hype surrounding the Timberwolves‘ future, and Edwards can’t wait to get started.
In a recent chat with the media, the young guard gave us a rare glimpse into his thinking as he answered a series of rapid-fire questions related to the game. The first one was about a nickname for the new backcourt duo, which he picked from the iconic Pixar movie, The Incredibles.
“It would never be Ant-Man and Wasp,” said Edwards. “He’s too good for that. It would be more like… what’s that dude’s name from The Incredibles? Mr. Incredible, that’s Melo. And I’m Frozone.”
Ant-Man and the Wasp is the name many fans naturally gravitated to, but Edwards believed it downplayed LaMelo’s superstatus, given his career averages of 20.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game on 40.7% shooting from the field. In Anthony Edwards’ mind, Ball is just as much a star as he is, and that’s why two full-time heroes like Mr. Incredible and Frozone make the perfect match. Edwards even dressed up as Mr Incredible on one Halloween, making the comparison especially fitting.
Regardless of whether the nickname catches on, the Timberwolves’ season will not be judged by that. Rather, they will be judged by their execution on the court, which requires focus and attention to detail from every rotation player.
Next, Anthony Edwards was asked about what makes players earn his respect on the court. It’s a complex question that’s not always easy to answer, but Edwards had a response ready to go. According to him, he respects those who play both ends of the court, meaning those who can dominate on both offense and defense.
“People who play both sides of the ball,” said Edwards. “Like a Jaylen Brown, Giannis… that’s how you earn my respect.”
In the theme of respecting two-way players, Edwards touched more on Victor Wembanyama and explained why their matchups always bring out his best. His height alone presents a serious challenge for Ant.
“As of right now, probably Wemby,” Edwards added. “I mean, he’s 7’5”, so I just gotta find ways to get around him. You know, I got to try and outthink him because he’s so much taller than me.”
Edwards did not pick Wemby randomly. They battled just a few months ago during the 2026 NBA West Semifinals. Victor and the Spurs dominated the series, eliminating Minnesota in six games. It’s probably the biggest challenge Ant has faced so far, but he’s determined to set things right in the 2026-27 campaign.
Fortunately, the Timberwolves are better equipped to deal with them now, thanks to the arrival of LaMelo and Josh Green. Between them, Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels, the Wolves are poised to be highly competitive for years to come. More than anything, though, their success is tied to Edwards, who is the heart, soul, and leader of this Timberwolves squad.