VJ Edgecombe breaks Allen Iverson’s franchise record in rookie debut
After setting up a new league record for most points scored by a rookie in the first quarter of their NBA debut, VJ Edgecombe added another record to his rapidly growing resume, officially surpassing Allen Iverson to become the top rookie debut in Philadelphia 76ers history.
While on the court as the 76ers’ two-guard, Edgecombe was expected to do a little bit of everything in his debut, including defending top wings like Jaylon Brown and high-scoring guards like Derrick White, but few thought he would challenge Tyrese Maxey for most points scored on the team, and the 21-year-old scored 34 points in 42 minutes of action in Philadelphia 117-116 win over the Celtics.
Considered the best skiwalker entering the NBA in this year’s rookie class, Edgecombe’s biggest question mark heading into the season was his outside shot, and that variable is considered by many to be the deciding factor between a good, great or legendary rookie season. Even though it’s only one game, that question appears to have been answered definitively, with Baylor proudly knocking down five of its 13 outside shots as the team’s top outside shooter on the night. Edgecombe was able to get his own shot, set up shots for his teammates, and, most importantly, looked like a legitimate weapon off the ball, where he spaced the floor like a grizzled veteran.
For goodness sake, Edgecombe even got a turnover on Payton Prichard near the end of regulation to give the 76ers the ball, which played a big part in the final outcome.
With Joel Embiid still having his sea legs under him, Edgecombe looking like a legitimate starter regardless of age is a really welcome development for 76ers fans, as the team could shock some people if everything else can come together.
2025-10-23 02:15:00
