Jaylen Brown Gives High Praise to 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe Before Season
In his debut season with the 76ers, Jaylen Brown is looking forward to being teammates with rising young star VJ Edgecombe.
Jaylen Brown expressed his excitement and admiration for the Philadelphia 76ers' new addition, VJ Edgecombe, during a press conference. Despite previously competing against Edgecombe during his tenure with the Boston Celtics, Brown believes that the young guard has immense potential, possibly even becoming an NBA All-Star. Brown drew a parallel between his own experience as a high draft pick joining a talented team, and Edgecombe's current situation, stating that he learned invaluable lessons from his former Boston teammates such as Kyrie Irving, Kemba Walker, and Gordon Hayward.
Brown plans to keep a close eye on Edgecombe throughout the season, aiming to learn and grow alongside him. Edgecombe, a first-team All-NBA Rookie, averaged 16 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists during his rookie season, and his first-round playoff performances against the Celtics showcased his scoring ability. With Edgecombe entering his second season, Brown sees him benefiting significantly from being surrounded by veteran stars like himself and LeBron James, who can help him elevate his game and contribute to the 76ers' aspirations of winning games and claiming the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
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