They received a big performance from their backcourt as Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points and rookie VJ Edgecombe dropped 34 in his NBA debut. Edgecombe, especially, had a historic debut. He had 14 points in the first quarter--the most by a player in the opening quarter of his debut since LeBron James scored 12 in the first back in 2003.

With the NBA season now in full effect, we take a look at how a few former Baylor players performed in their season debuts.

VJ Edgecombe broke records held by LeBron James and Allen Iverson in his Philadelphia 76ers debut vs. the Boston Celtics.

Coach Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics give their praise to Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe for his performance.

In his first NBA game, Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe made history with an amazing individual scoring effort in his team's opening night victory versus the Boston Celtics.

On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers kicked off their regular season with a match against the Boston Celtics. While the match may have just been the start

When the lottery balls fell Philadelphia's way and they were able to draft Edgecombe, a night like Wednesday night was the vision.

Nick Nurse has not been shy about the reality facing the 76ers. That they are, in their coach’s words, “digging ourselves out of a pretty big hole.” That’s life coming off a shocking 24-58 season, when sky-high hopes quickly descended into a dreadful,