Philadelphia 76ers Rookie Standout V.J. Edgecombe’s Agent Details The Key To His Success
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Philadelphia 76ers V.J. Edgecombe has emerged as the NBA’s top rookie through the first two weeks of the season. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) Getty Images It’s not a stretch to say that Philadelphia 76ers standout V.J. Edgecombe has been the most impressive rookie through the first two weeks of the season. The third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has emerged as one of the leading players of a stacked Sixers squad that features a number of notable veterans and rookies. Edgecombe is averaging 20.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game on an efficient 49.5% from the field and 41.2% from beyond the arc. Edgecombe leads all rookies in points per game and it’s not even close. The rookie with the second-highest scoring average is Memphis Grizzlies guard Cedric Coward with 15.0 points per game. That ridiculously strong start has led to the Sixers starting out the season with a 5-1 record, which is the best mark in the Eastern Conference through Sunday. Edgecombe’s agent, Thad Foucher of Wasserman, explains what makes the 20-year-old unique from other rookies in his draft class. “His personality is different from anybody that I’ve been around,” says Foucher of Edgecombe in a one-on-one interview. “I think his work ethic, his athleticism, his seriousness about the game reminds me of Russell Westbrook, because I had him early on in his career. Russell will not allow himself to fail, and V.J. is the same way. He will will himself into positive situations just like Russell did.” Through the early portion of the season, Edgecombe has established himself as the Sixers’ second-leading scorer behind Tyrese Maxey. In fact, Maxey and Edgecombe have established themselves as the league’s most lethal scoring duo at the guard position, averaging a combined 54.0 points per…
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