Overview
- Through five games he is averaging 20.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists on 49.5% shooting and 42.1% from three, helping Philadelphia open 5-1.
- BetMGM now lists Edgecombe at +125 for Rookie of the Year, placing him second behind Cooper Flagg.
- Agent Thad Foucher credits Edgecombe’s work ethic and seriousness, likening his mentality to Russell Westbrook.
- Foucher says Edgecombe’s maturity stems from growing up in Bimini, Bahamas, before moving to the United States in ninth grade.
- Wasserman’s development program, which has hosted full-team scrimmages with the Thunder and Cavaliers, is cited as preparation for his rapid impact alongside Tyrese Maxey despite Joel Embiid’s minutes cap and Paul George’s absence.