The Bahamas aren’t exactly a hotbed for finding NBA talent. Only three players actually born in the Bahamas were in the league last season.
That number will increase next season once VJ Edgecombe takes the court. The Baylor product was selected third overall by the Sixers Wednesday in the 2025 NBA Draft. While his talent and freakish athleticism are undeniable, his work ethic and effort level have also always stood out.
According to Edgecombe, that’s a product of where he was born.
“I know that my path is a little different from everyone else,” he said in his first availability with Philly media.