VJ Edgecombe: A Historic NBA Debut
On Wednesday night, Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe dazzled in his NBA debut, scoring 34 points in the 117-116 victory against the Boston Celtics. His performance placed him in a privileged position in the history of the league.Edgecombe, who was named Big 12 Rookie of the Year in his only season at Baylor, achieved the third-highest number of points in a debut NBA game. His performance exceeded expectations, according to the player himself. The Bahamian player scored 14 points in the first quarter, setting a new record for a rookie in their first quarter in the NBA, surpassing the previous mark set by LeBron James in 2003.I worked every day, and all my life, for moments like this. This is my dream.
VJ Edgecombe
It feels good to have my name mentioned with LeBron. I hope to have a long career ahead. That’s what matters most: longevity. Knowing that LeBron has been there for over 20 years. So I hope I can do that someday.
VJ Edgecombe
Edgecombe demonstrated his effectiveness on the field, with 13 of 26 field goals and 5 of 13 three-pointers, as well as 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and a steal. His impact was crucial, especially in the last quarter, where he scored nine points and contributed to the Sixers’ comeback.
Dominick Barlow, teammate, highlighted Edgecombe’s calm and composure during the game, an unusual trait for a debutant. Edgecombe’s performance stood out even more when sharing the court with Tyrese Maxey, who scored 40 points. Between both players, they totaled 74 points, tying for the second-highest combined total for a duo in a season-opening game in NBA history.Despite his remarkable performance, Maxey didn’t hesitate to joke with Edgecombe about the two missed free throws in the final seconds of the game.He played very well. He was very comfortable. He was very confident. Extremely confident.
Tyrese Maxey
