On Sunday evening, NBA All-Star weekend concluded with the big game (or games in this case) at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Among those who kicked off the event was Philadelphia 76ers star guard Tyrese Maxey, who is enjoying a great 2025-26 season so far this year.
This was Maxi's second All-Star nomination of his career, having previously returned to the team in 2024, and recently, the difference the star saw between this time and his first outing was 100% real.
According to Gina Mizell of the Enquirer, Maxi said, "I feel very little out of place." "[Two years ago, I] Was nervous. This is your first time. You don't know when to talk, when not to talk. Now I go into my team's locker room, I was the second oldest guy. “I played against guys who were like that growing up, and it was really fun to be in the locker room.”
In fact, Maxey has played a veteran role not only in the All-Star Game, but also on the 76ers, serving as a mentor to rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe so far this year.
Maxey and Edgecomb have teamed up to create one of the most explosive backcourts anywhere in the NBA, destroying opposing defenses with his lightning speed and ability to make tough shots from the perimeter.
Maxey and the 76ers will be hoping that Joel Embiid is able to stay at least somewhat healthy during the 2025-26 season, and Paul George is able to return to form after serving the remainder of his 25-game suspension.
If things like that happen, and Maxey and Edgecombe continue their torrid pace from the first half of the year, the 76ers won't be an opponent anyone will want to see come playoff time.
The 76ers next face off on Thursday evening at home against the Atlanta Hawks.
