Getty Deandre Ayton’s postgame praise for VJ Edgecombe goes viral as he calls the rookie the next great Bahamian star. The Philadelphia 76ers can look at a couple of NBA rookie leaderboards and feel great about where their first-round pick ranks. VJ Edgecombe has had a strong first season in Philadelphia, and the NBA recently shined some light on it, while revealing the league’s stat leaders through March 2026. When it comes to total points and points per game, Edgecombe is third in the NBA.