In the three weeks since VJ Edgecombe became a Sixer, fans everywhere have surely kicked around conversations about how the minutes will get distributed in 2025-26 between the rookie, Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain and Quentin Grimes should Grimes return. While it’s perhaps a bit problematic, it’s a good problem to have for a team that had nothing but bad problems last season, so that’s a step in the right direction.
However, if you’ve watched any of Edgecombe’s Summer League performances, you’ve probably noticed the superb athletic ability on display. It was something proponents of drafting Edgecombe knew he had all along so it’s not a surprise to everyone.