The Philadelphia 76ers won the LeBron James free agent sweepstakes this summer. VJ Edgecombe, like many basketball fans, was extremely excited to welcome the four-time NBA champion to the team. The 21-year-old had the chance to speak with James directly after the two-year, $8 million deal was announced. VJ Edgecombe detailed his conversation with James during an interview at the ABCD Basketball Camp. He said he FaceTimed James and had to act cool, but was really excited to be talking to his idol. James is set to star alongside Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey, as well as the young rising star in Edgecombe. The latter was born in 2005, two years after James made his NBA debut in 2003. Now, Edgecombe and James are set to be teammates, which makes the guard's giddiness that much more authentic as he quite literally grew up watching the NBA's all-time leading scorer. The 76ers face immense pressure to win a championship this upcoming season and Philadelphia's roster is equipped to do just that. The arrival of James has made Edgecombe the fifth option for the 76ers, but he's expected to continue developing around some of the league's biggest stars. Edgecombe's development will be crucial to the team's success, and playing with James will provide him with a unique opportunity to learn from one of the best players in the NBA. With James on board, the 76ers are looking to make a deep run in the playoffs and Edgecombe is excited to be a part of it. The young guard is looking to build on his previous season's performance and make significant contributions to the team. The combination of Edgecombe's youth and James' experience will be an interesting dynamic to watch in the upcoming season.