VJ Edgecombe is facing the hurdles a rookie inevitably encounters—and the 76ers should've seen it coming.
The Philadelphia 76ers are officially coming down from cloud nine as rookie phenom VJ Edgecombe hits the proverbial rookie wall. It's a development they should've seen coming, as even the best of first-year players inevitably encounter cold spells and a harsh dose of reality.
Edgecombe has proven that he's ready for the moment and capable of playing winning basketball from day one, but the 76ers must realize that relying on him to deliver victories is a flawed strategy.