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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe shows love to ‘The OG’ Vince Carter before Rising Stars win
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Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe helped Team Vince advance to the final of Rising Stars after they beat Team T-Mac, 41-36, at Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Friday.
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Team Vince was first to reach 40 points, with Edgecombe hitting the game-winning jumper , setting up a date with Team Melo for the title in the mini-tournament.
NBA legends Vince Carter , Tracy McGrady, and Carmelo Anthony were picked to coach the said squads. Ex-NBA guard Austin Rivers , meanwhile, called the shots for Team Austin, a group of players from the G League.
Before the Rising Stars, Edgecombe wore a shirt featuring Carter. He said it was only appropriate to honor the Hall of Famer.
"After he drafted me, I remembered (the shirt). I had the shirt before he picked me though. I was just, like, why not wear it? I'm saying, show love to the coach, man. To the OG," said Edgecombe.
Edgecombe is expected to carry Team Vince against Team Melo, who advanced to the final courtesy of San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper's game-winner .
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The first team to reach 25 points will take home the trophy.
The fast-paced game is perfect for the 20-year-old Edgecombe, who has been a whirling dervish in his rookie season. His backcourt duo with 76ers star Tyrese Maxey has been a thrill to watch. It's like they were born to play alongside each other.
Some of Edgecombe's aerial assaults were probably inspired by Carter, who had some heated battles with the 76ers during his prime, including the conference finals in 2001.
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