Young Sixers guard VJ Edgecombe praises Spurs star Victor Wembanyama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe expressed admiration for San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama during a Q&A session. Wembanyama, standing 7-foot-4, continues to impress with his skills on both offense and defense, contributing significantly as the Spurs reach the NBA finals. Wembanyama scored 32 points with eight rebounds, six assists, and three blocks in Game 3, helping the Spurs cut their series deficit to 2-1 against the New York Knicks. Edgecombe, who faced Wembanyama twice in his rookie season, is preparing for his second NBA season in hopes of leading the Sixers back to the finals for the first time since 2001.
- •Edgecombe praised Wembanyama's unique skill set and size.
- •Wembanyama had 32 points in Game 3 against the Knicks.
- •The Spurs currently trail the Knicks 2-1 in the finals.
- •Edgecombe seeks to improve in his second NBA season.
- •The Sixers aim for their first finals appearance since 2001.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Young Sixers guard gives assessment of Spurs star Victor Wembanyama
"Young Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe gives his assessment of San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.
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