Tyrese Maxey raises expectations for VJ Edgecombe with the Philadelphia 76ers

During the Philadelphia 76ers’ media day, Tyrese Maxey set high expectations for VJ Edgecombe. Maxey’s remarks add to the growing buzz around the 21-year-old’s potential and heighten the focus on expectations for his second year in the NBA.

As Bleacher Report notes, it remains to be seen how this enthusiasm will translate into on-court performance, but so far the organization seems to be dismissing the idea that the second-year player will lose his place among the team’s stars.

Bleacher Report observes that support from prominent figures and teammates’ praise could give Edgecombe a real opportunity to develop; in the end, it will be his performances in games that show whether the expectations materialize.