The Sixers drafted VJ Edgecombe third overall, and after exciting everyone in the NBA Summer League, he's set his sights on a far loftier goal.

VJ Edgecombe surprised many fans when he chose No. 77 after getting drafted by the 76ers, and now we know the reason why.

Won't play Wednesday

Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and VJ Edgecombe participated in an NBA Reddit AMA during the annual Rookie Photo Shoot at the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas. Check out their responses below: Question: What players do you model your game after, and what players do you think you are similar to in terms of play styles on both ends?

Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe edged out Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg at halftime in NBA Summer League.

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VJ Edgecombe is so Philly it’s wild. First a bit of non-story (knock wood) comic relief, then we’ll get into it.

During a Las Vegas podcast appearance, 76ers HC Nick Nurse raved about how VJ Edgecombe could translate his explosive game to the NBA level.