VJ Edgecombe really told Embiid to “take his time” returning to play and proceeded to drop 30/10 to lead the Sixers to victory the same night.
This dude is already a Philly legend.
@Sean_Barnard1 Looked way more comfortable than I expected him to in his season debut. Took some really tough shots as well, love the confidence right out the gate and those shots will fall eventually.
Wild stat: VJ Edgecombe has played 40+ minutes (4 times) TWICE as much as he’s played less than 36 minutes this season.
Yet… Fans are blaming him for not scoring like he was to start the season?
I’m tired of hearing that VJ Edgecombe is in a “slump.” We’re talking about a rookie who’s played 177 minutes (!!) in a week.
Nick Nurse has to be held accountable for this, as he played Edgecombe for 35 mins against Boston, while McCain played seven.
https://t.co/V0wgC8YjRA
@DjEastwoodRIBP I mean I feel this is very obvious lol. Embiid is literally on a minutes restriction too, this is Maxey’s team now, at the VERY LEAST for the regular season.
If someone disagrees, they’re objectively wrong 😂
@Sean_Barnard1 He looked like the old Joel Embiid tonight… Just so awesome to see. He was moving consistently, fast, and contesting some tough shots on the defensive end.
I’m actually so thrilled about this performance, reminded everybody that he is still one of the best.