Tyrese Maxey went through it last season.
With Joel Embiid and Paul George in and out of the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup last season, Maxey shouldered the burden of keeping their season alive. He encountered loads of double teams without adequate support to counteract them. As a result, Maxey’s efficiency tanked from his breakout 2023-24 season and he was at the forefront of the 76ers’ 24-win campaign.
But, the trials and tribulations only made him stronger.
Heading into the 2025-26 season, Maxey is primed to headline Philadelphia’s culture shift and truly take on the mantle of his nickname “The Franchise.