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‘He’s natural born’: Tyrese Maxey’s time to shine (and lead) is here

October 5, 2024

Sep 30, 2024; Camden, NJ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) poses for a photo on media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

THE BAHAMAS — Throughout the Sixers' first week of the season, well-known veterans have faded in and out of the picture. Kyle Lowry has been incognito. Joel Embiid has yet to appear in a scrimmage. Paul George has made no promises about his plans in the preseason. All along, Tyrese Maxey keeps popping up, keeps pushing the pace, and keeps making his voice heard around the gym.
That includes, for those out of the loop, in post-practice media scrums:

Tyrese Maxey on the Sixers beat 🎤 pic.twitter.com/F9365muene
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 4, 2024

You would never have accused young Maxey of being a wallflower, but it wasn't necessarily "his time" to speak up and command the room during his first few years in the league. In year one, ...

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