The Philadelphia 76ers just finished their first game of the season against the reigning-champion New York Knicks, and Tyrese Maxey dropped a game-high 28 points in their 106-100 victory. But what really has everyone talking is what Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony said: he believes it is “very clear whose team it is.” Anthony went on to say, “It’s Maxey’s team. This team is going to go where Maxey takes us.” Talk about a statement, especially with the roster Philly has assembled!
LeBron James Stepped Aside For Maxey To Get “Scary”
This isn’t some off-the-cuff prediction, either. Anthony gave a detailed breakdown on his “7PM in Brooklyn” show. His comments are especially head-turning because the 76ers added one of the greatest players of all time, LeBron James, this offseason. Plus, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown are already on the squad. Yet, Anthony sees Maxey as the undisputed offensive leader. He explained how this star-studded lineup could actually work, saying, “For Bron to give Maxey those keys and take a step back, but don’t even take a step back, he takes a step to the side … now he gets a chance to just be creative.” That’s when, according to Anthony, “it gets scary.” If these guys click early without needing much time for adjustments, he warns that “the East is in trouble.”
First Game, First Statement Win Over The Champs
That “scary” potential? It looked pretty real in Tuesday’s opener. The 76ers went head-to-head with the defending champion New York Knicks and won 106-100, with Maxey absolutely taking over for stretches as a scorer. His final line was ridiculous: a game-high 28 points, plus five assists, four rebounds, three steals, and three blocks. That’s a complete game right there. It wasn’t just Maxey though, the scoring was balanced, which has to be worrying for the rest of the Eastern Conference. Brown finished with 19 points, James had 14, and Embiid added 13, all in double figures. If Philly already figured out how to balance that much offensive firepower in their first game against the league’s reigning champions, you have to think it’s only going to get better as the season progresses. Especially if Maxey keeps asserting himself as the undeniable go-to option. The East better be ready for what’s coming.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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