VJ Edgecombe: An Unforgettable Debut with the 76ers
In a night that will be etched in the memory of fans, VJ Edgecombe dazzled in his NBA debut, scoring 34 points with the Philadelphia 76ers in the 117-116 victory over the Boston Celtics. Edgecombe’s performance puts him in a privileged position in league history, surpassing many players in his first game, only surpassed by Wilt Chamberlain and Frank Selvy.The 76ers’ rookie, from Baylor, showed surprising maturity and confidence, scoring 14 points in the first quarter, the most for a player in their first quarter in the NBA since LeBron James. Edgecombe finished the game with 13 of 26 field goals and 5 of 13 three-pointers, as well as 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and a steal. His performance was key in the Sixers’ comeback, who managed to reverse a 13-point deficit in the last quarter. Sixers coach Nick Nurse praised Edgecombe’s performance, highlighting that it’s a great achievement for his first game. Dominick Barlow, teammate, highlighted Edgecombe’s calm and composure during the game, something uncommon for a debutant. In addition, Edgecombe shared the court with Tyrese Maxey, who scored 40 points. Together they scored 74 points, the second-highest combined total for a duo in an opening game in NBA history. Maxey highlighted Edgecombe’s confidence in the game, despite the fact that he missed two free throws in the final seconds.I worked every day, and all my life, for moments like this. This is my dream.
VJ Edgecombe
