VJ Edgecombe continues to etch his name into Philadelphia 76ers history, surpassing Allen Iverson for the most points averaged by a rookie through their first three games — an impressive 24.5 points per game.

Sixers' rookie VJ Edgecombe isn't taking time to compare himself with the performances of his draft classmates.

Tyrese Maxey exploded for 43 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 136-124 victory over the Orlando Magic. Rookie VJ Edgecombe added 26 points,

Tyrese Maxey has made strides every year of his career, from coming off the bench for the Philadelphia 76ers to earning an All-Star nod and being named Most Improve Player a year ago.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/76ers as VJ Edgecombe Downplays Hype After Stellar 76ers Debut.

Joel Embiid gives his early assessment of Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe after the first two games of his career.

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Boston.

The Philadelphia 76ers looked to stay undefeated on the season at home against the Orlando Magic in the third game of the season. They’d be without Joel Embiid tonight, as they continue to manage his knee.

Rookie guard V.J. Edgecombe, the No. 3 pick in June's NBA draft out of Baylor University, started his pro career with a bang. He scored 14 points in the first quarter, giving him the highest-scoring first quarter a player has ever had in his league debut.

No. 3 overall pick VJ Edgecombe produced a high-scoring night in his regular-season debut with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe discusses his matchup with draft mate Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets.