Tyrese Maxey is straight-up exploding to kick off the 2026-27 NBA season, and he’s doing it in a way that’s got the whole league talking. This guy is the absolute driving force behind the Philadelphia 76ers’ blazing 7-1 start. We’re talking ridiculous numbers here, folks: Maxey is averaging an incredible 29.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. Seriously, those are MVP-caliber stats, and it’s only November!
The Number One Guy on a Stacked Roster
What makes Maxey’s performance even crazier is the roster he’s on. The 76ers aren’t just good, they’re loaded. They’ve got All-NBA talent in Jaylen Brown, and then there are the two MVPs: Joel Embiid and LeBron James. Yeah, you read that right. Two MVPs on one squad. Yet, somehow, Maxey isn’t just a part of that team; he’s the undisputed leader. He’s out here performing better than he did even in the 2025-26 season, which is a massive testament to how he’s owned this role as the number one guy.
It’s wild to think that with all that star power, the entire 76ers system is centered on Tyrese Maxey. He’s cemented himself as the star player, no doubt about it, on what has to be one of the most complete rosters in the league. How does that even happen?
Dwyane Wade Sounds Off on Maxey’s Star Power
Former NBA Finals MVP Dwyane Wade, a guy who knows a thing or two about sharing the court with LeBron James, is absolutely raving about Maxey. Wade, who famously took a step back for James back in their Miami Heat days, pointed out on his podcast that it seems like LeBron himself is doing that for Maxey now! Can you even imagine that? Wade was crystal clear, saying, “He’s the leader of that team from the standpoint where that team is going where Tyrese is. Everybody who’s on that team, they’re there because they understand how good he is… the shots he’s making and taking, we haven’t seen that in Philly since AI.” That’s a massive statement, putting Maxey in the same breath as Allen Iverson!
Wade totally gets the trust the 76ers have placed in Maxey, and it’s a game-changer. With all those insanely talented players, letting Maxey shine and build his stardom is just making everyone’s lives easier on the court. It’s why Embiid has even spoken about a reduced role in the rotation. Even Jaylen Brown, an All-NBA guy himself, admits the 76ers aren’t even at their peak level yet. They’re winning big now, and they are still somehow getting better. This squad, led by Maxey, is just scratching the surface.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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