When drafting VJ Edgecombe, the Philadelphia 76ers knew they were acquiring a wildly athletic player with boundless energy. The scoring potential was always obvious, but what the front office could not have predicted was the defensive leap Edgecombe would take during his rookie campaign. Now, these attributes may become as vital during key matchups as his contribution on offense.
Given that there was much debate surrounding which player the Sixers should utilise their third overall pick on during the 2025 NBA draft, general manager Daryl Morey knocked this one out of the park. Edgecombe has exceeded expectations throughout his short career so far.