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When scouts were asked to identify players who resemble Valdez Drexel “V. J.” Edgecombe Jr.’s style and potential, Tim Bontemps reports that names like Donovan Mitchell and peak Victor Oladipo surfaced repeatedly.

Evaluators around the league have been surprised by how quickly the Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard has adapted to NBA play.

One scout admitted, “I didn’t think VJ would be as good as he’s been. Yes, there’s imperfections, but if they keep pushing him – because he can do lots of different things – he will be a special player.”

There’s also widespread confidence that Edgecombe will blend seamlessly with Tyrese Maxey as both develop.

A Western Conference scout told Bontemps, “Those guys are pretty good together. They work well together because they can both do a bit of everything.”

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