Tyrese Maxey shares what he said to VJ Edgecombe just before his clutch triple vs Hornets

On Halloween night, VJ Edgecombe executed a clutch three-pointer for the second consecutive game, helping the Philadelphia 76ers secure a 6-1 record. The 21-year-old has been in fine form for the Sixers, and his final actions in each of his last two games have caught everyone's attention. Edgecombe scored a similar clutch triple against the Knicks in the NBA Cup, and he repeated the same play against the Hornets on Halloween night.

However, just before taking the shot, Edgecombe had a different plan in mind. Tyrese Maxey, arguably the best player on the Sixers and a star of the game with 38 points, four assists, and four rebounds, was called upon by Edgecombe during the final minute of the game. When Edgecombe got the ball, he looked to pass it to Maxey so that he could score more points for the team.

Yet, Maxey had other ideas. After the game, he told NBCS Philly, "I looked at him to pass me the ball. I said: ‘Don’t pass me the ball. That’s what you do. You always hit big shots like this.’”

Edgecombe, only 21 years old, should not be blamed for looking to his more experienced teammates in crunch situations. His two late three-pointers in back-to-back games have demonstrated that he should have more faith in himself and take those shots regardless of the game state.