The Philadelphia 76ers scoffed at distractions by zeroing in on VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall selection at the 2025 NBA Draft. They disregarded the Ace Bailey hype, refused to blink when Kon Knueppel shot up big boards, and even held to their vision when Tre Johnson emerged as a top prospect.
It's far too soon to say that the 76ers made the right decision, but Summer League has given Edgecombe the platform to reveal exactly why Daryl Morey made this selection.
Edgecombe, 19, has only appeared in two of Philadelphia's Summer League games. It's seemingly been by design, as the franchise is hoping to avoid any potential injury complications.