76ers’ VJ Edgecombe joins elite club with Victor Wembanyama, Jayson Tatum

Despite missing the Philadelphia 76ers' Summer League game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, VJ Edgecombe generated significant excitement with his performance in his debut against the Utah Jazz. Playing alongside teammates like Adem Bona and Justin Edwards, Edgecombe recorded 28 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks, and a steal, establishing himself as the team's best player.

ESPN's Tim McMahon praised Edgecombe highly on The Hoop Collective, highlighting his exceptional athleticism: "Edgecombe, you watch him and he is just a wow athlete... The turbo button, the leaping ability." McMahon noted Edgecombe's efficient shot selection (27 attempts) and rebounding prowess, suggesting he might be a "top 10 athlete" upon entering the NBA.

McMahon further emphasized Edgecombe's elite status by citing a statistic from producer Jackson Ajello: Edgecombe is only the fourth top-5 pick since 2017 to record a 25-point, 10-rebound game in Summer League. The others are Victor Wembanyama, Jaylen Brown, and Jayson Tatum, placing Edgecombe in prestigious company.

While acknowledging Edgecombe wasn't perfect – citing struggles with three-point shooting and defending bigger forwards – the analysis viewed his debut positively. It was his first game with NBA spacing, and he displayed dominance as a ball-dominant scoring guard. The expectation is that with time, particularly in the weight room, Edgecombe could develop into an ideal young wing for the 76ers' future.