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VJ Edgecombe doesn’t carry himself like your typical 19-year-old rookie. Maybe that’s because before hearing his name called on draft night, the Philadelphia 76ers’ No. 3 overall pick got a dose of perspective from one of the NBA’s most respected veterans. In the days before the 2025 NBA Draft, four-time...

The 2025 NBA Draft class may have delivered its next great rivalry—but according to VJ Edgecombe, there’s no bad blood involved. Edgecombe, selected third overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, and Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks' No. 1 pick, have been the subject of intense media attention dating back to their...