Phialdelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe is posting stat lines that are creating early momentum in Rookie of the Year discussions, but his most profound impact isn't showing in the box score. Edgecombe has entered the NBA with a veteran's poise and mentality, contributing positively in ways that first-year players rarely do.
With an advanced understanding of the importance of positioning, off-ball activity, and the impossible task of tuning out the outside noise, Edgecombe is already leading by example.
Edgecombe's numbers have been nothing short of brilliant through two regular season games. He began his career with a 34-point eruption in a win over the Boston Celtics and followed by posting 15 points, eight assists, six rebounds, three steals, and a block during a victory against the Charlotte Hornets.