Since being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers, Tyrese Maxey has shown steady improvement in the early years of his NBA career. However, the young guard fully burst on the scene last season.When the Sixers traded James Harden to the Clippers, it provided Maxey with an opportunity to become the team’s new lead guard. He made the most of this, quickly proving he can be a capable running mate for Joel Embiid. Maxey went on to put up the best numbers on his young career, averaging 25.9 PPG, 3.7 RPG, and 6.2 APG. This production not only landed him on an All-Star team, but he also took home the Most Improved Player award.
Before the 2024-25 season gets underway, the people at HoopsHype ranked the top 30 points in the NBA. Maxey just missed the top five, coming in at No. 6. One spot ahead of him was Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry, with Ja Morant landing the spot behind him.