"One week into the season, VJ Edgecombe (+110) has officially surpassed Cooper Flagg (+115) as the favorite to win the NBA's Rookie of the Year, according to ESPN BET. That is an amazing turnaround from where the season began, with Flagg as the prohibitive favorite and a prop available on ESPN BET of Flagg vs. the field, where the field was getting plus money. How did we get here? And how likely is this state of events to persist over the season?"
"Edgecombe is off to an amazing start, averaging 22.3 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 5.5 APG, 3.0 3PG and 1.5 SPG through his first four games while helping lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a surprising 4-0 start. But more than the numbers, his on-court demeanor and sense-of-the-moment have been amazing for a rookie. He has taken and made big shots in crunch time; he has made huge defensive plays; he has stepped up to play a whopping 40.3 MPG, including major minutes in overtimes."
VJ Edgecombe has surged into the lead for NBA Rookie of the Year after a strong four-game start, averaging 22.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 3.0 three-pointers and 1.5 steals while helping the Philadelphia 76ers begin 4-0. Edgecombe has played heavy minutes (40.3 MPG), delivered clutch shots and made major defensive plays. Cooper Flagg has seen his odds lengthen as the Dallas Mavericks experiment with him at full-time point guard, a role that may not optimally fit his wing, combo-forward skill set. The betting market shifted quickly based on early performance and role uncertainty.
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