V.J. Edgecombe Gets Real About How He Supports Joel Embiid During Tough Stretches

76ers’ VJ Edgecombe Delivers Strong Message to Joel Embiid Amid Slow Start

Joel Embiid is averaging a career-low 17.9 points per game through the first 11 games of his 2026-27 NBA campaign.

Joel Embiid Gets Encouraging Message from VJ Edgecombe amid 76ers Star's Sluggish Start

With Joel Embiid off to a slow start for the Philadelphia 76ers, VJ Edgecombe has offered words of encouragement to the seven-time All-Star.

V.J. Edgecombe gets real about how he supports Joel Embiid during tough stretches

V.J. Edgecombe continues to show why he's a fantastic teammate to have in Philly.

Joel Embiid Hears Stark Reminder From Young Teammate: ‘You Were the MVP’

The Philadelphia 76ers have a young guard making sure Joel Embiid hears something encouraging from inside his locker room. VJ Edgecombe wants the veteran center to remember the player who earned the NBA’s highest honor. His message is direct, but the intention behind it is supportive.Per Kris Rhim, Edgecombe reminds Embiid of his MVP achievement. […]

VJ Edgecombe Backs Joel Embiid Amid 3-Point Shooting Slump

VJ Edgecombe is encouraging Joel Embiid to stay confident through a cold shooting stretch, telling the former MVP that no defender can stop him. Embiid scored 20 points in Philadelphia’s win over Toronto, but his 3-point struggles continued. A late-first-quarter knee scare added concern before he returned to the game.

VJ Edgecombe backs Joel Embiid through slump: ‘Nobody can stop you’

VJ Edgecombe keeps reminding Joel Embiid who he is. A rough shooting stretch hasn’t changed the message. “I always tell him, ‘Yeah, you were MVP of the league, bro; you’re that good. You’re that good,’” Edgecombe said, via Fadeaway World. “I always tell him, ‘Nobody can stop you. There’s not one person out there who […]