Philadelphia might have landed a future cornerstone with their pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Early predictions had them taking Ace Bailey, but they went another direction and grabbed VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 pick.
He has quickly settled into life in Philly, helping them to reach an 8-5 record in the first weeks of the season.
Edgecombe has looked at home in his role, showing real poise for a young player still finding his feet in the league.
And now, he has hit a notable early milestone that hints at even bigger things ahead.
VJ Edgecombe reaches key early-career mark
Edgecombe has not taken long to show he can influence the game in multiple ways for the Sixers.
His ability to score, rebound, and distribute has already made him a valuable piece of the line-up.
He reached a notable early milestone recently, tallying at least 200 points, 50 rebounds, and 50 assists within his first 13 games.
That kind of all-around production is not easy to come by so early in a player’s career.
The only player to hit those marks quicker was Luka Doncic during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. It is good company for any young player to be in, especially this early on.
How many games did Luka Doncic need to hit the 200/50/50 mark?
Doncic’s rise to stardom was evident from his rookie year, and reaching at least 200 points, 50 rebounds, and 50 assists in just 12 games was an early indicator of what he could become.
Edgecombe has also started strong. The 20-year-old is already in the conversation for NBA Rookie of the Year in the season, averaging 15.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game for Philadelphia.
It will be interesting to observe if Edgecombe – like Doncic – can quickly develop into a top-notch superstar in the league.
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