VJ Edgecombe shares Welcome to the NBA moment with Ja Morant
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:17 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe discussed his rookie season's 'Welcome to the NBA' moment. He specifically recalled being the primary defender against Ja Morant, who scored 40 points in that game. Despite getting caught in a foul while trying to avoid a move similar to James Harden's, Edgecombe contributed by making a go-ahead three-pointer in overtime, securing a win for the Sixers. This experience is seen as integral to his growth in a promising career ahead.
- •Edgecombe revealed his Welcome to the NBA moment against Ja Morant.
- •Morant scored 40 points in that game.
- •Edgecombe scored a crucial three-pointer in overtime.
- •He averaged 16.0 points during his rookie season.
- •Edgecombe named to the All-Rookie First Team.
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — 76ers' VJ Edgecombe reveals who gave him his Welcome to the NBA moment
"Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe reveals who gave him his "Welcome to the NBA" moment in his rookie season.
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