The Philadelphia 76ers have yet to witness Paul George in action this season. Joel Embiid has also been limited in playing time. But that hasn’t become a major concern for the team.

The reason lies in the emergence of rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe, who has been a bright spot for Philadelphia. In his debut game, Edgecombe broke LeBron James’s 22-year-old record. Alongside his breakout performance, Tyrese Maxey has been a steady veteran presence for the 76ers.

During a recent interview with ESPN, Maxey said he noticed Edgecombe’s mindset right from the beginning of training camp. He recalled inviting the entire team to an early morning workout, but only Edgecombe and Trenton Wofford showed up.

“I think we just have a competitive nature. That’s what I realized about Vijay from day one. It’

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