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VJ Edgecombe Fired Up After Viral 76ers Workout
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VJ Edgecombe met with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown and got up some shots. This could be the beginning of something special
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With the excitement of the new season, every workout video has fans salivating. For the Philadelphia 76ers, it’s more of a culmination for a team with high expectations. For one young player, it could be the introduction to a bright future.
VJ Edgecombe has been the talk of the town as the most forgotten player on the team. Edgecombe, however, doesn’t see it that way. In fact, he’s excited for the challenge after working out with his new teammates
“It’s a different situation, but I’m super excited to get to learn. Every day, I’ve been shooting the ball a lot; it’s a lot of reps,” said Edgecombe
When a young player speaks with this kind of excitement, it makes one feel at ease about the mentality of not only the player but the team as a whole. This is going to be something new for the sophomore. Last season, he had the ball in his hands a good amount. Now, withLeBron James and Jaylen Brown on the team, that number is going to diminish.
The one good thing is he’s continued to get shots up and made sure he is prepared for any situation he is put in. When asked about talking to James, Edgecombe was excited and felt his teammates were very down-to-earth
“They’re just a bunch of humble men. I’m just glad to be around them.” Edgecombe told a reporter
As the season unfolds, it’s going to be important for Edgecombe to stay in the moment. He averaged over 16 points per game, and with this all-star cast, it’s a real chance he’ll have to find his shots sparingly. But, with the enthusiasm Edgecombe showed just to get back on the court, it may not be that hard for him to do.
James will have to find a way to use Edgecombe where it benefits him and the team the most. That means allowing him to come down off a screen for a wide-open jumper. Or, he may have to cut to the basket in order to get an easy layup. Regardless of how it’s done, Edgecombe needs to be a part of this offense. If not, you could see a regressionin his play
It’s the job of the veterans to make sure that doesn’t happen. The 76ers didn’t draft Edgecombe to be a spot-up shooter. He was drafted for his versatility and ability to create his own shot. With this new unit, that has to be a point of emphasis, and it’ll all come to fruition if they continue to put in work in the gym
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