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76ers' VJ Edgecombe dazzles in NBA Summer League debut, outshines fellow top-five pick Ace Bailey despite loss
PHILADELPHIA, JUL 6 – VJ Edgecombe scored a game-high 28 points with 10 rebounds and 4 assists despite the 76ers losing 93-89 to the Utah Jazz in the NBA Summer League.
- VJ Edgecombe, the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, made his Summer League debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night in Salt Lake City.
- Edgecombe joined a promising young Sixers core, including Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain, as the team aims to play fast under coach DiLeo.
- In the opening Summer League game, Edgecombe led the Sixers with 28 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks but the team lost 93-89 to a Jazz squad featuring Ace Bailey.
- Analysts praised Edgecombe's athleticism and versatility, noting he became the fourth top-five pick since 2017 to record a 25-point, 10-rebound Summer League game.
- Despite the loss, Edgecombe's performance suggests he could impact the Sixers' rotation, though minutes will be competitive and team development will take time.
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Sixers' VJ Edgecombe Earns High Praise After Summer League Debut
VJ Edgecombe has only played in one Summer League game so far, but the Philadelphia 76ers rookie is already earning rave reviews. During a recent appearance on “The Hoop Collective” podcast, ESPN’s Tim McMahon heaped praise on the Sixers guard. âEdgecombe, you watch him and he is just a wow athlete,â McMahon said. âThe turbo button, the leaping ability. I mean, he got up 27 shots, and there weren’t a lot where you said, âBoy, he forced t…
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