VJ Edgecombe gave up his desire for an NBA championship after the victory of the Rising Stars

ByNBAUSA



Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe has officially added the first of many awards to his NBA career: Rising Star MVP.

Taking the field for Team Vince CarterEdgecombe hit game-winner after game-winner and clearly looked like the best player on the field every time he pulled on the jersey, which, with the likes of Derrick Queen also participating in the event, is high praise indeed.

And yet, while securing the tournament is certainly sweet for Edgecombe, as is the MVP trophy that came with it, Edgecombe wasn’t ready to rest on his laurels. No, when asked about the win after the game, Edgecombe let it be known that he was happy to secure his first championship win of the calendar year, even if he would have liked add another to his resume in a few months.

“It feels great, man. It feels great, baby. For Philly, baby,” Edgecombe declared. “You know, I hope it’s the first Rising Stars championship I’ll have this season.”

On paper, Edgecombe’s confidence has warranted him, both in terms of his individual performance and the quality of his team. Although Daryl Morey didn’t add a player to his roster before the trade deadline, opting instead to trade Jared McCain for four draft picks and Eric Gordon for a pick, the 76ers are still a top-6 seed in the Eastern Conference and could theoretically punch their way to the NBA Finals for the first time in the spring era if things break down. With Edgecombe ranking second on the team in minutes, it’s safe to say he’ll be relied on early and often to get Philly to the promised land in May and June.





2026-02-14 05:19:00

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