Tyrese Maxey is not letting things slide, especially when it comes to rumors flying around on national TV. The 76ers player absolutely pushed back against comments ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith dropped on *First Take* this past Friday.
Stephen A. Smith’s Claim: Maxey Cried to Doc Rivers About Harden?
The whole thing blew up after a spat during the 76ers’ comeback win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Smith then went on air and claimed that Maxey “went to (then-Sixers head coach) Doc Rivers’ crib damn near crying.” What was the alleged crying all about? Smith said it was because of James Harden’s “lack of effort” during their 2023 playoff loss to the Boston Celtics. It’s a huge accusation, suggesting a serious rift and emotional breakdown behind the scenes.
Maxey Fires Back With a Direct Denial
But Maxey, clearly hearing Smith’s take, wasn’t having any of it. He wasted no time clarifying the situation. Maxey bluntly stated that he has “never even been” to Rivers’ house. That’s a pretty definitive smackdown of Smith’s story. It directly contradicts the core of the rumor, cutting right to the heart of the “crying at the crib” claim. Maxey put the ball squarely back in Smith’s court.
This isn’t just about a TV personality and a player. It’s about a player shutting down a narrative that could paint him in a certain light. Maxey laid out his truth, and for now, that’s the final word on whether he ever took his frustrations to Rivers’ doorstep.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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