'It's part of the game' - VJ Edgecombe shrugs off criticism as he led Philadelphia 76ers to an exciting win
VJ Edgecombe spoke to the media after the Philadelphia 76ers' exciting win over the Washington Wizards. He expressed thoughts quite mature for his age, but right for the bright career he eyes in the
NBA
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When asked to weigh in on his missed shots during the game, he chose to stand tall against the criticism and called it a part of the game.
The Philadelphia's third overall pick also got praise from teammate Johni Broome, who praised his defensive abilities. He called Edgecombe's game good for the Philadelphia fans.
VJ Edgecombe was closely watched in the game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards. In the Summer League game against the Wizards, he was seen having a rough start.
He could not score a single point in the first quarter. However, he did not allow mounting pressure to get the best of him and made a comeback in the impending quarters, pitching in 15 points, crucial to the Philadelphia 76ers' 74-58 win over the Wizards.
VJ Edgecombe gets real talking about his game after crushing Washington Wizards in Summer League game
VJ Edgecombe showed class handling the pressure in the Summer League game against the Washington Wizards. Despite a rough start, he kept his cool and stayed focused, making a comeback with overall 15 points contributed to the game. When asked about his struggle through missed shots, he told Forbes' Bobby Krivitsky:
'It's part of the game.
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You're going to miss shots. I don't think there has been anyone that has played basketball that has made every shot. At the end of the day, just got to keep playing basketball.'
Playing his first NBA season, Edgecombe displayed a focused mindset. He refused to bow down to the criticism and took the comments in a positive stride.
VJ Edgecombe showing impressive defensive skills at Summer League game against Washington Wizards (Image Credit: Getty Images)
However, not the whole game was a sham for Philadelphia's promising guard. Edgecomb successfully silenced his critics with his defensive genius.
He kept the momentum up on the court with his commanding presence and achieved six rebounds and three steals along with four assists.
VJ Edgecombe talked about his responsibilities as a point guard, calling himself a learner
When the attack became weak, VJ Edgecombe filled the performance void with his guarding abilities. Still, he confessed he had a lot to learn. Talking further to Forbes, VJ Edgecombe commented:
'I learn every day when it comes to being a point guard, lead guard, whatever you want to call it, I learn every day.
So, just keep my head down and keep working to be honest. Watch film and do what I have to do to get better.'
His no-nonsense approach to refining his guarding skills is a good thing for the 76ers' team and fans. VJ Edgecombe has a lot of fight in him, and the zeal to learn and excel are sure to take him high among the notable NBA players.
Teammate Johni Broome had encouraging words for VJ Edgecombe's defensive game
The 76ers' second-round pick Johni Broome came in support of his teammate VJ Edgecombe. He praised the NBA's third overall draft pick's performance in his debut game, where Edgecombe delivered a 28-point performance. Broome agreed that Edgecombe had a slow start, but quickly added that his defensive game provided the support the team needed. Commenting on Edgecombe, Broome told Forbes' Bobby Krivitsky:
'I think it was good to see for his teammates and for 76ers fans because his first game, he had a major game and everybody loved it.'
He continued, 'Today, he didn't really score like he did in the first game. He was struggling a little bit offensively, but you see, it didn't affect his energy on the defensive end. His ability to keep attacking, that was good to see that he didn't let his scoring difficulties affect the rest of his game.'
As per Bobby's update on X, Edgecombe is not sure whether he will play the next game. He shared that he is still in talks with the Summer League head coach regarding the same.
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