VJ Edgecombe described his excitement after LeBron James called him via FaceTime following the announcement of James's signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Edgecombe, 21, spoke about the interaction during an interview at the ABCD Basketball Camp. He said he tried to maintain a cool demeanor on the call but was internally thrilled. "I was really geekin', I ain't gone lie," Edgecombe stated, referencing the legendary status of his new teammate.
James, a four-time NBA champion, joined the 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal this summer, making him the team's top free agent acquisition. The move signifies a significant addition to a roster that includes Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey. For Edgecombe, who was born in 2005, two years after James's NBA debut in 2003, the opportunity to play alongside and learn from the league's all-time leading scorer is a full-circle moment.
Edgecombe is expected to develop as a rising player on the team, potentially becoming the fifth option on the court. The 76ers face high expectations for the upcoming season with the addition of James, aiming to compete for a championship.