VJ Edgecombe stepped up in a major way in Game 7 on May 2, 2026, finishing with 23 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, and 5 3PM.
Edgecombe set the 76ers franchise record for most points by a rookie in a Game 7, passing Maurice Cheeks (20 in 1979).
He also made history beyond the franchise:
Just the 2nd rookie EVER to hit 5+ threes in a Game 7, joining Luguentz Dort
Joins Jayson Tatum as the only players in NBA history with 20+ PTS in a Game 7 at age 20 or younger
First rookie EVER with 20+ PTS, 5+ REB, and 5+ 3PM in a Game 7
A breakout performance on the biggest stage 🔥
@BeauJackHossman
May 3, 2026 at 2:49 am
real ROTY 😎
@Gettingthatbag
May 3, 2026 at 2:50 am
The Generator!!!!!
@сешбој
May 3, 2026 at 2:51 am
thats a seasoned vet
@dancing_taihokun
May 3, 2026 at 2:51 am
what Various & Jealous skills he has!
@thelegendaryPPP
May 3, 2026 at 2:51 am
THIS IS A FREAKING ROOKIE DOING THIS.
Put some respect on VJ Edgecombe.
@reallysillyfellow
May 3, 2026 at 2:52 am
this type of composure in the playoffs for a ROOKIE?? Nah he one of them ones
@LeBeautiful
May 3, 2026 at 2:53 am
in many eyes, he the real ROTY. But really VJ just making a legacy of his own 💎