VJ Edgecombe Saves The Process

VJ Edgecombe's historic NBA debut has us believing in the 76ers again

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Brian Cass & Drew Smith
October 23, 2025

VJ ‘THE PROCESS’ EDGECOMBE WILL SAVE US

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VJ EDGECOMBE - THE PRINCE WHO WAS PROMISED

VJ Edgecombe walked into TD Garden on opening night and put the NBA on notice, dropping 34 points with seven rebounds, five threes, and 42 minutes in a Sixers win over Boston — the third-highest scoring debut in league history and the most ever by a Sixer, passing Allen Iverson.

This wasn’t empty rookie hype; the Sixers needed him, and he delivered, attacking mismatches, hitting big shots, and earning Nick Nurse’s trust immediately. He plays fearless, aggressive basketball built for Philly and formed instant chemistry with Tyrese Maxey, proving he’s not a development project — he’s a real piece right now. Teams will adjust, but the talent, mentality, and role are already real. VJ Edgecombe just changed the ceiling of this team, and he’s not waiting around to be great.

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