There was loads of dialogue earlier than draft night time about what route Philadelphia ought to go along with the third general decide, however VJ Edgecombe’s early play is shortly quieting that dialog, as Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer notes.
The rookie guard has already proven that his recreation goes effectively past the flashy moments folks keep in mind from his time at Baylor, revealing a extra full and dependable talent set.
From the teaching workers’s perspective, his largest power has been how calm and managed he appears on the ground.
Nick Nurse has emphasised that Edgecombe carries himself with an unusual steadiness for a first-year participant, not often trying rushed or overwhelmed.
“He’s been superior,” Nurse stated. “I feel simply, once more, the composure. I feel that he has it simply so regular on the market. He performs like a 10-year vet together with his composure.
“He simply sort of retains making performs. He does somewhat little bit of every thing, which is nice.”
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