76ers’ VJ Edgecombe leads Team Vince to Rising Stars title, shares Abdul-Jabbar moment

INGLEWOOD — Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe’s smile wouldn’t dissipate. The Bahamian rookie was speaking of his joy for basketball, the ability to provide for his family and the hot start to his first NBA season, building a profile for himself in the City of Brotherly Love. But on Friday night, after winning the Rising Stars MVP honors following his 17-point semifinal performance and game-sealing plays in the championship game, Edgecombe could only think of one moment as his highlight since arriving in Los Angeles. He grinned. And then fired off a name. “I got to sit next to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,” said Edgecombe, whose free throws sealed Team Vince’s 25-24 victory over Team...