VJ Edgecombe highlights veterans who aided his development with Sixers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 2:13 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe reflected on his rookie season, averaging 16.0 points and 5.6 rebounds. In an interview while in Italy, he named Kyle Lowry, Eric Gordon, and Paul George as the three veterans who helped him most. Despite a challenging playoff performance, he recorded historic numbers against the Boston Celtics and aims to continue his growth with the Sixers moving forward.
- •Edgecombe named Lowry, Gordon, and George as significant influences.
- •He averaged 16.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists this season.
- •Edgecombe had a standout Game 2 with 30 points and 10 rebounds.
- •He was named to the First Team All-Rookie team.
- •The Sixers are looking to build around his talent for the future.
- 2:13 PMYahoo Sports — VJ Edgecombe singles out 3 Sixers veterans who helped him the most
"VJ Edgecombe singles out 3 important veterans for him in his rookie season with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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