Tyrese Maxey now stands with Allen Iverson and Wilt Chamberlain, a club only three players in 76ers history can claim. The guard is absolutely on fire, hitting a franchise record that proves he is way more than just a sidekick for Philadelphia.
A New Name Among Philly Legends
Forget the headlines about LeBron James or Joel Embiid for a second, because Maxey is the one opponents should be losing sleep over. This guy out of Kentucky is one of the shiftiest players in the entire NBA, and he just keeps getting better. Against the Chicago Bulls on Monday, Maxey didn’t just help the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-107 victory, he wrote his name into their history books. Maxey became only the third player in franchise history to hit 20 or more games with at least 25 points and 10 assists. Think about that for a second. That’s a feat previously only accomplished by Allen Iverson, who leads with 65 such games, and Wilt Chamberlain, who had 25. Maxey is now right there, cementing his legend with every clutch performance.
Fourth Quarter Takeovers and Unstoppable Plays
This isn’t just about some historical stat, though. Maxey has been absolutely nuclear recently, especially when the game is on the line. Over the weekend, with both James and Embiid sidelined, Maxey went off for 38 points, dropping 15 of those in the fourth quarter alone. He also grabbed 4 rebounds, dished out 4 assists, and nabbed 2 steals. That was his third time *this season* scoring 15+ points in the final period. Then, against the Bulls on Monday, he kept the foot on the gas. Maxey scored 15 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and added an incredible 11 assists. Dude’s got a knack for scoring, sure, but he is also serving up dimes like it is his job, proving he can set his teammates up big time.
This Kentucky guard has been a special find since he got drafted, and he keeps proving it, game after game. With so many weapons around him, Maxey clearly knows how to get everyone involved while still getting his own. We are watching him cement his place in franchise lore, and trust me, you do not want to miss what comes next.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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