Breaking down the significance of VJ Edgecombe's hot start to his rookie season in Philadelphia for Joel Embiid and the 76ers' future.

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers have received one helluva performance from rookie VJ Edgecombe to begin his NBA career. After being selected with the No. 3 pick in the draft, there were high expectations, but Edgecombe has shattered those to begin his career.

Rookie VJ Edgecombe dominated for the 76ers with 75 points in his first 3 games, outpacing Michael Jordan and showcasing star potential.

VJ Edgecombe continues to etch his name into Philadelphia 76ers history, surpassing Allen Iverson for the most points averaged by a rookie through their first three games — an impressive 24.5 points per game.

Rookie guard VJ Edgecombe continues to impress for the Philadelphia 76ers, who are off to their first 3-0 start since the 2019-20 campaign.

VJ Edgecombe created an amazing defensive highlight against Paolo Banchero during the 76ers' win over the Magic on Monday night.

VJ Edgecombe finished the game against the Magic with 26 points, seven assists, four rebounds, one steal, and one block.

Last week saw the Philadelphia 76ers start their regular season off with two games, one on the road, and one match at home, leaving with a record of 2-0. While

No. 3 overall pick VJ Edgecombe produced a high-scoring night in his regular-season debut with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/76ers as VJ Edgecombe Downplays Hype After Stellar 76ers Debut.