Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe helped Team Vince advance to the Rising Stars finals by defeating Team T-Mac 41-36 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Friday.
Team Vince was the first team to reach 40 points, with Edgecombe beating game winning jumperSetting up a date with Team Melo for the title in a mini-tournament.
VJ Edgecombe scores the game-winning bucket to send Team Vince to the Castrol Rising Stars Championship Game 🔥
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NBA legends Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, and Carmelo Anthony were selected to coach the said teams. Meanwhile, ex-NBA guard Austin Rivers calls the shots for Team Austin, a group of G League players.
Before Rising Stars, Edgecombe wore a Carter shirt. he said it was only fair To honor the Hall of Famer.
“After he drafted me, I missed (the shirt). Even though I had the shirt before he drafted me. I was just, like, why not wear it? I’m saying, show coach love, man. To OG,” Edgecombe said.
“Show coach some love, man. OG.”
VJ Edgecombe is representing Vince Carter for his arrival fit‼️@CastrolUSA Rising Stars I 9:00 PM on Peacock pic.twitter.com/xCWpjvCbhl
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Edgecombe is expected to lead Team Vince against Team Melo, who reached the Finals courtesy of San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper’s game-winner.
The first team to reach 25 points will take home the trophy.
The fast-paced game is a perfect fit for the 20-year-old Edgecombe, who has been a whirling dervish in his rookie season. His backcourt pairing with 76ers star Tyrese Maxey has been thrilling to watch. It’s as if they were born to play with each other.
Some of Edgecombe’s aerial attacks were likely inspired by Carter, who had some bitter battles with the 76ers during his tenure, including the conference finals in 2001.
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