V.J. Edgecombe isn’t hiding where his heart is. For all the appeal of an NBA title with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Bahamian guard says nothing would mean more to him than bringing success back home.
Edgecombe, who grew up in The Bahamas before immigrating in ninth grade, has stayed closely tied to his country even after reaching the NBA. He regularly suits up for the national team alongside Deandre Ayton, Buddy Hield and Eric Gordon, and while the road to medals is a long one, he still wants to chase that dream.
That’s why his answer on Jaylen Brown’s Twitch stream stood out. Asked in effect where his priorities lie, Edgecombe didn’t go the expected route.
"I'll be honest, that's more important. This might sound crazy, but I’d rather do that than win an NBA championship," Edgecombe said on Brown's Twitch stream.
It’s a striking line on its face, especially given that Edgecombe has a real chance to chase a title in Philadelphia. With Brown and LeBron James added to the 76ers, the championship picture looks more realistic than it would for The Bahamas, a team that is not viewed as a major force internationally.
Edgecombe said he would be amazed if The Bahamas could rise to the level of teams like Team USA or Canada. Even so, the chance to represent his nation clearly carries a different weight for him. Playing for The Bahamas has long been an honor, and he wants to turn that into something tangible for the people back home.
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