The NBA is well and truly back. Contentious talking points, viral hot takes, and emotional early predictions are already flooding social media timelines. In the case of Philadelphia 76ers' fans, an intoxicating first-quarter performance against the Boston Celtics from VJ Edgecombe has left them in awe of what the future could hold for the exciting rookie.
In recent days, Philadelphia's head coach, Nick Nurse, has spoken about the jaw-dropping talent that Edgecombe possesses. But even with the impressive nature of performances throughout training camp and against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Sixers' preseason finale, nobody could have anticipated just how devastating the 20-year-old's entrance into the NBA would be.