For most, Tyrese Maxey’s second-year breakout in which he averaged 17.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists on 59.4 percent true shooting — and leveled up during the playoffs — was a surprise. Noah Levick of NBCSports Philadelphia penned a wonderful feature (go read it, if you haven’t!) discussing Maxey’s standout season, the next steps forward and his fit alongside All-Star point guard James Harden.
Yet “for most” does not include everyone, notably Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Sam Cassell, who works closely with Maxey and plays a key role in the 21-year-old’s constant development.