Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is setting the record straight about LeBron James coming to town, and it’s not quite what fellow guard VJ Edgecombe suggested. While Edgecombe hinted back in August that Maxey knew all along about the King’s arrival, Maxey straight-up denied those claims. But what he did admit? He sees LeBron as a friend, a genuine brotherly figure, and that’s a dynamic nobody saw coming.
The OG Mentor
Maxey pulled back the curtain a bit on Tuesday, chatting with Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints. He wasn’t holding back, saying, “I’m not going to say I knew and just didn’t tell anyone, but I had multiple conversations with LeBron.” This isn’t just a locker room handshake deal. Maxey revealed they actually “work out with LeBron early in the morning, and that’s just off of being cool with him.” That’s not just teammates, that’s real connection. He even laughed about it, calling James “a big brother, like an OG to me.” Imagine having LeBron James, the King himself, as your workout buddy and mentor? That’s next level.
Friends, Teammates, Co-Workers
The situation is wild enough that even Maxey is still processing it. He shared a funny moment where a kid looked at him and asked, “‘Are you and LeBron friends?’” Maxey’s reaction sums it all up: “I thought about it. I leaned back and I said, ‘You know, I guess we are friends. He’s the old, old, old guy, but he’s like one of my old friends.’” It’s a hilarious take on the age difference, but it gets to the heart of their bond. Now they’re not just workout buddies, they’re “teammates now, co-workers,” but Maxey is adamant: “it’s kind of like a big brother situation. It’s going to be very cool and interesting dynamic.”
This isn’t just a big signing, it’s a new era defined by a surprising, genuine relationship. With Maxey and James already building this kind of rapport, you have to wonder what kind of chemistry they’re going to unleash on the court when the season really gets going. Get ready to watch this brotherly duo in action.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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