{
  "id": 2981472,
  "title": "VJ Edgecombe: 'I’m going to still be aggressive, still be myself'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/vj-edgecombe-im-going-to-still-be-aggressive-still-be-myself",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T08:34:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vj-edgecombe-m-going-still-083455991.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "VJ Edgecombe, a 21-year-old rising star, expressed his unwavering confidence and determination at a recent camp. Despite the arrival of league MVPs LeBron James and Jaylen Brown in the offseason, Edgecombe remains unfazed by the potential changes in his role.\n\nEdgecombe dismissed any speculation that his development may be hindered or that he might grow discontent with a reduced role. Instead, his focus remains solely on the ultimate goal: winning. \"I just want to win,\" he declared. \"I'm going to still be aggressive, still be myself. If that comes with less shots or more shots, who knows. I don't know how the course of the game is going to go.\"\n\nEdgecombe's excitement stems not from the uncertainty of his role, but from the opportunity to play alongside his teammates. He believes that the team has a real chance to accomplish something truly remarkable.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}