Tyrese Maxey
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Position: G
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| Birth date: | 2000-11-04 |
| Country: | USA |
| Start in NBA: | 2020 |
| Height: | 6 |
| Weight: | 200 |
| College: | Kentucky |
| Affiliation: | KentuckyUSA |
Tyrese Maxey News
Maxey agrees 5-year, 204 million dollar extension with Philly
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star player Tyrese Maxey has agreed to ink a 5-year, 204 million dollar...
Philly’s Maxey triumphs with NBA’s Most Improved Player award
Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey was named the National Basketball Association’s most improved basketballer today,...
Maxey takes the wheel at 76ers and scores 51 for 127-124 win vs Jazz
Hours after earning his first All-Star Game selection, Tyrese Maxey delivered a stellar performance, scoring...
Embiid and Maxey shine as 76ers beat Raptors 114-107
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey were unstoppable on Saturday night, each scoring 34 points as...
76ers breeze past Celtics 115-103 for 3-2 lead
The Philadelphia 76ers came out on top against Boston Celtics 115-103 to take a 3-2...
Maxey scores 33, Philly beat Nets 96-84
Tyrese Maxey notched 33 points, Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris each added 20 points to...
76ers defeat Cavaliers 118-109
Philadelphia 76ers beat Cleveland Cavaliers 118-109 for a sixht successive victory on Wednesday night. let...
Maxey to miss at least two weeks after breaking his left foot
Highly-rated Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey will miss at least two weeks after breaking his...
Overview of Tyrese Maxey
Tyrese Maxey is a prominent American professional basketball player currently playing for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. Here’s a detailed look at his background, career, and achievements.Early Life
- Birthdate: November 4, 2000
- Hometown: Dallas, Texas
- High School: South Garland High School
- Known for his exceptional talent, Maxey helped his team reach its first-ever Texas state tournament. He was recognized as Texas Mr. Basketball and a McDonald’s All-American in his senior year.
College Career
- College: University of Kentucky (2019-2020)
- Maxey made a remarkable impact in his freshman year, scoring a school-record 26 points in his debut. He averaged 14 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists over the season and was named to the All-SEC Second Team as well as the SEC All-Freshman Team.
Professional Career
- NBA Draft: Selected 21st overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2020 NBA Draft.
- Playing Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
- Maxey has established himself as a dynamic player known for his scoring ability and playmaking skills, contributing substantially to the 76ers' success.
Achievements
- 2024 NBA All-Star: Selected for his stellar performances during the 2023-24 season, where he averaged 25.9 points and 6.2 assists per game.
- Most Improved Player (2024): This award highlighted his significant growth during his career, showcasing his ability to elevate his game effectively.
- NBA Sportsmanship Award (2024): Recognized for exemplifying sportsmanship on and off the court.
