There isn’t much that a team with championship aspirations would like to retain from a 24-win season. But for the Philadelphia 76ers, their losses and injuries birthed a new hope that will keep them competitive for years to come – Tyrese Maxey’s ascension to superstardom.
ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne said on “NBA Today” on Monday that Philadelphia views Maxey as the face of the franchise amidst Joel Embiid and Paul Georges’ unavailability caused by injuries. The 25-year-old has surfaced as one of the NBA’s most elite combo guards and his efforts have prevented the 76ers’ from falling to .