VJ Edgecombe Sends Clear Message on 76ers' Expectations With LeBron James
VJ Edgecombe sent a clear message about the expectations in Philly with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown on the 76ers.
The Philadelphia 76ers have gathered a formidable starting lineup, featuring four NBA All-Stars, one of whom is the basketball legend LeBron James. This leaves VJ Edgecombe, their third overall draft pick, as the fifth player on a formidable team that includes Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown. With Edgecombe entering his second season, he is now in an ideal position to learn from these seasoned all-stars.
In an interview with ESPN, Edgecombe expressed the team's expectations, stating, "Championship or bust. You know how it is, especially with a team like this. It's either championship or they suck." Despite the pressure, Edgecombe remains positive, noting that there's a strong sense of camaraderie among the team members. Edgecombe, drafted third overall last year, was one of the standout players in a rookie class that also included Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper.
While Harper and the Spurs reached the NBA Finals, the 76ers fell short in the second round. This year, Edgecombe is expected to step up his game now that James and Brown are part of the starting lineup. He averaged 16 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game last season and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
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