Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe was among the players who stopped by to support the Tyrese Maxey Foundation at a celebrity golf tournament on Friday.
Edgecombe was spotted at The Union League Golf Club for a round of 18 holes, along with Justin Edwards, Kyle Lowry and Maxey. The tournament was part of the foundation’s second annual “Friends & Family Weekend” in Philadelphia.
Maxey will also host a basketball camp on Saturday, helping players aged 7-12 improve as overall athletes through game skills, intensive training, on-court instruction and more.
Edgecombe was the Big 12 Freshman of the Year, averaging 15 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.1 steals on 34% shooting from 3-point range at Baylor. He finished in double figures 27 times, including a season-high 30 points on Jan. 22 in a win over Kansas State.
The third pick debuted with the Sixers in the NBA Summer League, averaging 21.5 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and 1.5 blocks on 42.5% shooting from the field. He was limited to two appearances due to a left thumb sprain.
Edgecombe has had a brief opportunity to ingratiate himself with the team and city since joining the organization. He appears to be building good chemistry with his teammates, which should enable him to have a smooth transition to the NBA next season.