The real fun in the 2025 NBA Draft began after the Mavericks and Spurs made their selections. The Philadelphia Sixers had a few options they could've taken with the No. 3 pick, but they had their sights set (subscription required) on Baylor guard V.J. Edgecombe. He brings an infusion of defense and athleticism into the team's backcourt.
Edgecombe didn't land in a typical situation for a rookie taken No. 3 overall (neither did Cooper Flagg or Dylan Harper). Philadelphia has the potential to be a top team in the East, an outcome that will depend on Joel Embiid's health.