The 76ers have had unfortunate luck in the past with the turnout of some of their draft picks. V.J. Edgecombe made history in his NBA debut against the Celtics. The Philadelphia 76ers have been scarred in the past by rookies who either endure unique accidents that alter the trajectory or their careers,

VJ Edgecombe may a rookie, but he sure didn't look like one on Wednesday night. The Philadelphia 76ers' third overall pick was superb in the first game of his NBA career, putting up 34 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a steal in his team's 117-116 win against the Boston Celtics.

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has already become a household name in the NBA. Now in his third season in the league, Wembanyama had an incredible first two years. Going into Thursday, he had averaged 22.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 3.7 blocks per game in 117 appearances.

Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe shined in his NBA debut, and the Internet did not disappoint as fans reacted to his record-setting night.

Freddie Crawford, a New York City native, started his NBA career during the 1966-67 season after spending three years in the Eastern Professional Basketball League. Midway through the 1967-68 campaign, his player rights were sold to the Lakers.

The legendary show felt exactly the same on its new network. And our columnists say that is exactly the point.

In the NBA season opener, the Houston Rockets started what might be the tallest NBA lineup of all time. Host Ailsa Chang speaks with the Ringer's Rob Mahoney, about the evolution of the skilled big man in the NBA.

The Houston Rockets are set to start one of the tallest starting lineups in NBA history on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. But is it the tallest? Not if we measure it by total inches.