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Sixers’ VJ Edgecombe Back in Drills as Paul George Details Swift Draft Call

The Baylor guard has resumed full-team workouts after recovering from a Summer League thumb sprain, positioning himself for rotation minutes in an evolving backcourt.

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Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; VJ Edgecombe reacts on stage after being selected as the third pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Edgecombe returned to full-team drills late in July after rehabbing a thumb sprain suffered during Summer League play.
  • On Podcast P, Paul George revealed the Sixers decided on Edgecombe immediately after his pre-draft workout at Baylor.
  • Edgecombe said he didn’t know he’d be the No. 3 pick until about 15 seconds before Adam Silver announced his name.
  • The rookie models his game on Victor Oladipo, Dwyane Wade and Anthony Edwards as he integrates into Nick Nurse’s backcourt rotation alongside Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.
  • Paul George is rehabbing from offseason arthroscopic knee surgery and will be re-evaluated before training camp, leaving his availability for the season opener uncertain.