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[MVP1992]

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[76ers76ers]

VJ - greater career >> Harper ... That low release, kinda scary .. Harper feels like a nice role player. Kind of like Andre Miller type of career?

[eyeatoma]

One more thing, wondering how concerning the lower two inches on wingspan of Edgecombe is when compared to his archetypes (Wade/Ant/Dipo/Mitchell). All were similar height, but they all had 6'9 plus wingspans, while Edgecombes is 6'7.5.

[eyeatoma]

Both Mitchell and Ant were only shooting just 40% from the field at the same stage. Most of these guys aren’t refined early on, you’re really just looking for flashes of shot creation, passing feel, and a promising shooting profile. I read a scouting report that said SGA also struggled with on-ball jumpers early on due to his shooting mechanics. At the time, he was primarily a slasher who did most of his damage in the paint and was compared to guys like Elfrid Payton or Dejounte. They typically need 1–3 years of development before rounding into star form.

Hmmm I guess I'll take a look at Ants, Wades and SGA college highlights. Mitchell too.

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I had similar reservations and then I watched the video below. There’s still not a ton of shooting off the dribble, but he does show some flashes. I feel like I wasn’t seeing much from other clips out there. I feel a lot better about him as a prospect going forward and actually am excited now, although I still would have preferred Tre.

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Thanks for the video, counted 7 either pullups, or turn around/fadeaway jumpers. Very minimal, but there were flashes, which was good to see. Would love to see some hesi pullups, but I guess that's more advanced. Very raw, but there are flashes. I'm more hopeful, but still measured haha.

[eyeatoma]

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I like this video, very detailed in his strenghts and flaws. I actually think he kinda has a base to develop a pull up jumper and handles. Watch it starting at 9:25, he has some good moves already, so he has some potential there. I´m kinda worried for his 3 ball. Dont know if it will be consistent, i think he will probably shoot 30% or less from 3 in his first year.

But he will be a fan favorite for sure, his dunks and blocks are exciting. I think we should have drafted Ace, but VJ will be good too, i guess.

Good video, thanks for sharing. Raw as a pull up shooter, but did have some attempts. Fingers crossed.

[Negrodamus]

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He has a few pull up midrange shots in these games. Certainly something he needs to work on though.

[FireMorey]

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[Winejk]

It's a little shocking how he has zero pullup game, or midrange bag. Didn't see a single pullup jumper or midrange shot in any of his highlights. Also almost not much of a bag to break down his man, to get into a shot, almost all of his one on one moves leads to the rim, which does man high percentage shots, but it does not mean offensive versatility. For someone who has Oladipo/Ant/Wade potential that some claim, you'd hope to see some flashes of what I just mentioned. Think he'll be a valuable player, but I just don't know where the star upside is coming from. Why does good FT shooter, and good shooting off the pass mean that you can eventually become a 3 level scorer?

I also had the same impression early on. I think you were probably watching 2–3 minute highlights. You can try this one instead.. it includes all the makes and misses. He actually has a lot more on-ball creation skills in the halfcourt, but since his shooting percentage on those plays is low (guys like Ant or Mitchell also shot low % at this stage; both averaged just 40FG%), they usually don’t make it into the 2-3 minute highlights which only include all the makes where I find most of his makes are on c&s and transition.

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Fraschilla posted this a clip showing Edgecombe’s highlights on PnR against top defensive teams

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When I watch the video from the tweet, it is small on my screen. So looking from a distance the PnR highlights of VJ remind me of Russell Westbrook.

[Jailblazers7]

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Nurse hitting him with the old man FaceTime angle. Sideways camera held at the waist.

[FireMorey]

VJ wearing number 77. Bust odds have now increased. Awful number.

[youngcrev]

VJ wearing number 77. Bust odds have now increased. Awful number.

Not great.

Lowry wore 7 this year. Hopefully that's just a placeholder out of respect and that becomes available.

[Negrodamus]

VJ wearing number 77. Bust odds have now increased. Awful number.

Must be a Doncic fan.

[sodmoraes]

VJ wearing number 77. Bust odds have now increased. Awful number.

Probably the year he was born...

[Arsenal]

Doncic nothin!

[OleSchool]

At least it's not 76, for those of us old enough to remember

[Sixersftw]

77?

We overthought it.

[FireMorey]

He'll take 7 when Lowry is gone.

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