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For Tyrese Maxey, Sixers rookies will bring physical and mental “toughness”

Tyrese Maxey was the very good surprise of the Sixers season. Going from 8.0 points, 2.0 assists and 1.7 rebounds on average (46% success rate including 30% at 3-pts) to 17.5 points, 4.3 assists and 3.2 rebounds (49% success rate including 43% at 3-pts), he is expected during the next campaign, in order to confirm and help Philadelphia to go even higher.

“He is the most impressive young player I have ever had”has also recently entrusted his coach, Doc Rivers, amazed by the work ethic of the sophomore.

“When others say they trust me, it only boosts my confidence”explained Tyrese Maxey during his camp. “My confidence comes from being in the gym, working out every day, watching videos and being successful on the court, so the fact that (Daryl) Morey has confidence in me, like my teammates and the organization, it makes me want to go out there and give it my all. »

A mentality that should be shared by many members of the workforce next season, following the arrivals of PJ Tucker, De’Anthony Melton, Danuel House Jr. or even Trevelin Queen.

“I think they will really help us in terms of mental toughness”the Tyrese Maxey sequel. “They will also help us in terms of physical toughness. With the “Grit & Grind” (the character and the will) that we must bring to the team. And then a guy like PJ (Tucker), he will bring his champion mentality. »

In this context, the leader / back says he is particularly impatient to find his comrades during the “training camp” and for the season to resume. It must be said that he really finds it difficult to take a vacation…

Tyrese MaxeyPercentageBounces
SaisonTeamMJMinShots3ptsLFOffDefUntilPdFteIntBpCtPts
2020-21PHL611546.230.187.10.21.51.72.01.30.40.70.28.0
2021-22PHL753548.542.786.60.42.93.24.32.10.71.20.417.5
Total1362647.839.686.70.32.32.53.21.70.61.00.313.2

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