The Philadelphia 76ers selected Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft on Wednesday night.

VJ Edgecombe endured hardship long before his NBA dream became a reality. During an emotional interview on draft night, he reflected on living without electricity.

Paul George, Gov. Josh Shapiro, and more react to the Sixers drafting VJ Edgecombe with the third overall pick in the NBA draft. Here’s what they had to say.