Overview
- After posterizing Pacers center Tony Bradley with an and-one in the third quarter, Edgecombe told reporters, "Yeah, I ain't doing it," when asked about the Feb. 14 contest in Los Angeles.
- The play came in Philadelphia's 113-104 win at Xfinity Mobile Arena and drew a roaring reaction from the bench and the 18,005 in attendance.
- The 2025 No. 3 pick is averaging 15.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.5 steals on 37.7% from three through 37 games.
- He is widely expected to be selected for the Rising Stars Game on Feb. 13 based on his rookie impact and production.
- Fellow rookie Cooper Flagg recently voiced similar hesitation about the dunk contest, saying he is "more of an in-game dunker."