No player capitalized on opportunity quite like Tyrese Maxey in 2022. With Ben Simmons MIA (and ultimately traded), Maxey found himself starting at point guard for a championship-contending team in just his second year as a pro. Rather than wilt under the pressure that comes with playing in Philadelphia, he embraced the challenge and flourished.
The Sixers’ season was cut short two weeks ago, with Joel Embiid’s injury troubles and James Harden’s inconsistency proving too much to overcome against the Miami Heat. But the loss was no fault of Maxey’s; he showed out yet again in the Playoffs, carrying the Sixers on multiple occasions.