Pistons coach Dwane Casey impressed with Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers are led by a star duo of Joel Embiid and James Harden, but one young player is making a case that the Sixers actually have a Big 3.
Second-year guard Tyrese Maxey has taken huge steps forward with the team as a 21-year old kid. After scoring 25 points in Sunday’s win over the Detroit Pistons, he finished the season averaging 17.5 points on 48.5% shooting and 42.7% from deep.
Before the game, Pistons coach Dwane Casey was impressed with the way Maxey has taken big steps forward on a veteran team with title plans.
“Love him. He’s a Kentucky guy so I’m a Kentucky guy, he’s a Kentucky, no, but he’s really grown,” said Casey. “From where he’s started last year, his growth is really good to see, and I’ve told him that before. I’m really proud of the way he’s grown, he played well last year, he’s quick on quick, and he’s creating a scoring personality off of James and off of Embiid.”
Coach Doc Rivers put the ball in Maxey’s hands from the jump in the 2021-22 season and he did not blink at all. He has taken leaps and bounds forward, and he has made further adjustments playing next to Harden. It is clear he has an All-Star future.
“He’s learning how to play with those guys,” Casey said. “He’s learning how to play with Harden and that’s difficult to do for a young player. Going into a veteran team and he’s done an excellent job. He’s earned coach’s trust, it seems like, so really happy to see Tyrese grow into the role he’s in on a playoff and championship-caliber team.”
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