Tyrese Maxey is currently out of commission for the Philadelphia 76ers due to a finger injury that will keep him out for at least three weeks.
The timing has been rough, as 76 players are risking their lives to avoid the play-in tournament. Apart from Maxi, Joel Embiid, Paul George and Kelly Oubre Jr. are also out.
While he is recovering from his finger injury, Maxi took time as a guest on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", where he talked about playing in the NBA and not being afraid to go up against superstars like LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Maxi and James, who are both managed by Klutch Sports, have developed a close relationship after working out together in the offseason. Maxi, 25, shared funny story The least that can be said about this is that Fallon was very happy with it.
Maxi said, "He (James) is really someone who became close to me. In the summer, we have this little thing where we work out at six in the morning."
"So the first time it happened, I got there at 5:45, 5:40. I was there before him. Then he gets there at 5:30, and I tried to get there at 5:15. Last time, he got there at five. When I got there, he was all in sweat. I said, 'You know what, you won.'
.@TyreseMaxey And @KingJames Try to outdo each other to see who gets to the workout first🤣 #FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/HXtJoQhvWg
- The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) 25 March 2026
James, 41, has a renowned work ethic. The proof is clear: their longevity. There are many stories about how the four-time MVP takes care of his body.
Working with young guys like Maxey and Jalen Johnson of the Atlanta Hawks probably gives James extra motivation moving forward.
It has also benefited Maxi, who is enjoying another stellar campaign and has received his second nod to the All-Star Game. He is also on track to be named to the All-NBA team for the first time.
