Final 2025-26 Philadelphia 76ers player grades: VJ Edgecombe

Edgecombe's season review

The rookie made a splash in his debut as he dropped 34 points on opening night to defeat the Boston Celtics on the road. It was the first of three 30-plus point games on the season, with his season-high of 38 points coming in a March 19 road win over the Sacramento Kings. He had a big moment in a Dec. 30 road win over the Memphis Grizzlies when he had 25 points and drilled the game-winning 3 to lift Philadelphia to an overtime win. He was poised all season and was never afraid of any big moment, which was the most impressive part of his rookie season.

Edgecombe made more history in the playoffs when he had 30 points and 10 rebounds in a Game 2 win over the Celtics in Round 1. He shot 6-for-10 from deep in that win and became the first rookie to have 30 and 10 in a playoff game since Tim Duncan in 1998. He was fantastic in every sense of the word and the Sixers were able to benefit from his fantastic performance. His playoffs weren't great as he shot only 29.2% from deep in 11 postseason games, but the experience will help him in the future.

Edgecombe highlights

Final grade

Edgecombe is one of those "ones". He has the makings of a perennial All-Star in this league and figures to get better on an annual basis. He has a maniacal work ethic, plays in the same backcourt as Tyrese Maxey--who will match his work ethic--and the two of them figure to be the ones to lead the Sixers into the next era. Edgecombe was terrific in every sense of the word as a player in his maiden NBA season.

Final grade: A

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