Edgecombe’s Ceiling Is Higher Than You Think | Philadelphia 76ers News

LeBron’s move to Philly isn’t slowing down VJ Edgecombe—it’s turbocharging his ceiling. Critics who doubted LeBron’s Philly fit are now fretting Edgecombe’s sophomore slump, but the data says otherwise. The rookie thrived off-ball, shooting 40% from three on catch-and-shoots and 45% overall with zero dribbles. With Embiid, Maxey, and LeBron drawing elite defense, Edgecombe’s going to get even more open looks, often guarded by the opponent’s fourth or fifth-best defender. He’s already proven he can handle the transition from college to the NBA, and while he may not get as many starter minutes, the bench role is perfect for him to grow. His rebounding, defense, and transition play are already elite—this isn’t a setback, it’s a setup for a breakout year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d8fe05d4018bfa04