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For revamped Sixers, youth and growth should still matter plenty

The Philadelphia 76ers’ upcoming season will hinge on balancing star power with the development of younger talent, even as they enter a new era with a roster stacked with experience. LeBron James, the NBA’s oldest player at 41, will turn 42 in December, while Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown bring All-Star pedigree, and Tyrese Maxey earned his first All-NBA selection this past year.

Yet the team’s focus remains on growth, particularly from rookies and second-year players like 21-year-old VJ Edgecombe, who finished as a Rookie of the Year finalist. Edgecombe’s confidence and self-described “joy” in play align with the team’s culture of daily improvement, as echoed by Maxey’s “one percent better every day” mantra.

James, too, has praised Edgecombe’s maturity and cerebral approach, noting the young guard’s ability to adapt and communicate effectively despite his age. With veterans like Dean Wade and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope providing stability, the Sixers’ success will depend on how seamlessly the experienced core integrates with rising talent—especially as preseason adjustments give way to regular-season challenges.

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