Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey enters the upcoming season with a singular focus: team success. After earning two All-Star nods and averaging a career-high 28.3 points per game last campaign, the 25-year-old stated Wednesday that individual accolades take a backseat to winning. "I want to be judged by winning," Maxey said. "If we win, that's what I want to be judged by."
Maxey was the first of Philly's four major stars to speak since training camp began. He praised new teammates LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown, calling James "a big brother" and noting Embiid looks "amazing" and "happy." Regarding Brown, Maxey highlighted his physical freakishness and defensive willingness. Brown, recently traded from Boston, is adapting to his new Atlantic Division rivals.
Beyond role flexibility, Maxey emphasized his vocal leadership. He aims to help new teammates get comfortable quickly, drawing on his seven years in Philadelphia compared to Embiid's 13. Maxey is willing to adjust his playstyle—whether on or off the ball—whatever Coach Nick Nurse requires to maximize the team's championship chances.
Source: ESPN NBA · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing