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Tyrese Maxey Emerges as 76ers' Leadership Star

9/23/2025

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Tyrese Maxey stepped up for the Philadelphia 76ers amid injuries to Joel Embiid and Paul George.
He averaged 26.3 points per game but faced double teams and contested shots.
Daryl Morey praised Maxey's growth as a leader, noting his vocal presence during team practices.
He is seen as a bridge between veterans and younger players and organized summer workouts.

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Story summary

Tyrese Maxey stepped up for the Philadelphia 76ers amid injuries to Joel Embiid and Paul George.
He averaged 26.3 points per game but faced double teams and contested shots.
Daryl Morey praised Maxey's growth as a leader, noting his vocal presence during team practices.
He is seen as a bridge between veterans and younger players and organized summer workouts.