Through the first three games, the 76ers’ third overall pick has scored a staggering 75 points, outpacing the legendary Michael Jordan’s scoring output over the same span in his rookie year.

Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe’s performances to start the season, which have helped the Philadelphia 76ers to a 3-0 record.

Kelly Oubre Jr. added 25 points and 10 rebounds for Philadelphia, which played without Joel Embiid (knee injury management) for the first time this season.

"A special young man, you know, confident, obviously, he's not shy. I talked about taking, you know, maybe 40 plus shots in the first couple games, but you know, his aggression to the rim, his playma...