Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe burst onto the scene with an opening night performance that won't soon be forgotten. Edgecombe erupted for 34 points against the rival Boston Celtics, proving that he has the potential to thrive against even top-tier defenders.
The success that's flown under the radar, however, may be the most significant of all: Edgecombe shut down every one of the Celtics' four best scorers.
Edgecombe's offensive production came as a surprise to many, as the criticism he faced entering the NBA Draft was that his skill set was too unrefined to immediately contribute as a scorer.