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VJ Edgecombe Shines as Rookie MVP, Steering Sixers Through Uncertainty

Rising Stars MVP recognition alongside Vince Carter mentorship spotlights the Maxey–Edgecombe tandem driving Philadelphia's next push.

Dec 30, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) hit a game winning three over Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) during overtime at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Jan 31, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and guard Vj Edgecombe (77) share a lighter moment during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • VJ Edgecombe captured Rising Stars MVP for Team Vince after scoring 17 in the semifinal, adding six in the final, and sinking the game-winning free throws against Team Melo.
  • Vince Carter coached Edgecombe as a designated closer during the tournament, while Tyrese Maxey urged him pregame to pursue the MVP and backed him courtside.
  • Edgecombe praised Joel Embiid on the Club 520 podcast, calling him a great teammate and marveling at his talent.
  • Joel Embiid’s knee remains a concern after he missed the final two games before the break, and Paul George is serving a 25-game suspension for a banned-substance violation.
  • With Philadelphia sixth in the East, Maxey and Edgecombe continue to lead as the NBA intensifies scrutiny of tanking, highlighted by recent fines for the Jazz and Pacers and Adam Silver’s warning.