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LeBron James praises VJ Edgecombe's maturity ahead of 76ers season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 5:04 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

LeBron James praises VJ Edgecombe's maturity ahead of 76ers season

Summary

LeBron James praised VJ Edgecombe, a new guard for the Philadelphia 76ers, on the 'Mind the Game' podcast. Though they have not played together yet, James expressed his admiration for Edgecombe's maturity and intelligence as a young player. The 76ers selected Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and he made a strong impression during his rookie season. Edgecombe averaged 16 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists over 75 games and performed well in the postseason. James emphasized the importance of Edgecombe's development along with Joel Embiid's health for the team's upcoming season as they aim for their first championship since 1983.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James joined the 76ers for the 2026 season.
•James described Edgecombe as 'beyond his years' in maturity.
•Edgecombe averaged 16 points and 4.2 assists in his rookie year.
•The 76ers hope Edgecombe will excel defensively this season.
•Philadelphia aims to win its first title since 1983.

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5:04 PMYahoo Sports — 76ers news: LeBron James labels VJ Edgecombe as 'beyond his years'

What they're saying

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LeBron James has yet to play an official game alongside VJ Edgecombe, but the new Philadelphia 76ers star has already heard enough about the young guard to come away impressed. As the 41-year-old James prepares for his first season in Philadelphia , he discussed Edgecombe on the latest episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast with co-host Steve Nash. […] The post 76ers news: LeBron James labels VJ Edgecombe as 'beyond his years' appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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