Joel Embiid Sends Strong Message on VJ Edgecombe's 76ers Future
Summary
The Philadelphia 76ers were swept 0-4 by the New York Knicks in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Rookie guard VJ Edgecombe played well in his first postseason, and star player Joel Embiid praised him as a key player for the team's future.Key Facts
- The 76ers lost all four games to the Knicks in the second round of the 2025-26 NBA playoffs.
- The 76ers made a comeback in the first round, beating the Boston Celtics after being down 3-1 in the series.
- VJ Edgecombe, a 20-year-old rookie guard, averaged 14 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game in 11 playoff games.
- Edgecombe had a 30-point, 10-rebound game in a key win over the Celtics.
- Joel Embiid called Edgecombe "the guy" and said he has a chance to be "extremely special."
- Edgecombe was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
- During the regular season, Edgecombe averaged 16 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.4 steals per game in 75 games.
- Edgecombe finished third in the Rookie of the Year voting for the 2025-26 season.
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