VJ Edgecombe surprised many fans when he chose No. 77 after getting drafted by the 76ers, and now we know the reason why.

VJ Edgecombe was scoreless in the first half but dropped 15 points and stuffed the stat sheet in the second half to lead the Sixers over the Wizards in Vegas.

NBA Summer League in Las Vegas continued on Tuesday with a handful of exciting rookies in action. Philadelphia 76ers No. 3 overall pick VJ Edgecombe made his debut in Las Vegas, while New Orleans Pelicans' Derik Queen faced Portland Trail Blazers' Yang Hansen.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe edged out Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg at halftime in NBA Summer League.

Won't play Wednesday

According to the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a shooting on Geddie Avenue in Princeville, where they located a victim. The victim was taken to Vidant Edgecombe Hospital and treated for a non-life-threatening injury.

During a Las Vegas podcast appearance, 76ers HC Nick Nurse raved about how VJ Edgecombe could translate his explosive game to the NBA level.

Jared McCain and VJ Edgecombe are the Sixers' youngest building blocks. The good news: the two guards are already joined at the hip.