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flag VJ Edgecombe scored 34 points in his NBA debut, leading the 76ers to a win over the Celtics.

flag VJ Edgecombe scored 34 points in his NBA debut on October 22, 2025, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics, the most points by a player in a season opener since Wilt Chamberlain’s 43 in 1959 and the third-highest total in NBA history. flag The Bahamas-born rookie, selected third overall, made 13 of 26 shots, including five 3-pointers, and recorded 14 points in the first quarter—the most ever by a player in a debut quarter. flag He also added seven rebounds, three assists, and a steal, helping overcome a 13-point deficit. flag His performance set a franchise record for most points in a debut, surpassing Allen Iverson’s mark, and earned praise from teammates and coaches.

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