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VJ Edgecombe could be the balance the 76ers’ stars need alongside them

If VJ Edgecombe can be a volume shooter, it would help balance out the Philadelphia 76ers' starting lineup.

By Jack Simone · The Sixer Sense

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 4:00 AM

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The Sixer Sense argues VJ Edgecombe's outside shooting could provide vital balance alongside Philadelphia's core stars.
Edgecombe posted 17 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 5-of-10 on three-pointers against the Milwaukee Bucks.
The writer believes the Sixers' starting lineup requires high-volume shooting to complement LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.

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Jack Simone of The Sixer Sense argues that VJ Edgecombe could provide crucial floor spacing for the Philadelphia 76ers' star-heavy lineup. Following a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, Simone notes that Philadelphia's starting unit requires high-volume perimeter shooting to properly balance the offensive presence of LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid.

Edgecombe recorded 17 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and one steal against Milwaukee while shooting 5-of-10 from three-point range. Simone suggests that if Edgecombe can consistently maintain reliable volume from beyond the arc, it will create vital perimeter spacing alongside primary ball-handler Tyrese Maxey.

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