I'm not going to say I knew and just didn't tell …

Tomer Azarly explained that the summer of 2022 saw everyone watching LeBron James closely. Tyrese Maxey was asked about his role in recruiting LeBron to the Philadelphia 76ers. Maxey stated that he wouldn't say he knew for sure that LeBron would join the team, but he did have multiple conversations with him. Maxey also mentioned working out with LeBron early in the morning, describing him as a big brother figure and an older mentor.

Maxey joked that it was amusing to think that LeBron could be friends with the team's new teammate, as he considered them both friends. Maxey noted that the dynamic between players, coaches, and management would be unique and interesting, with LeBron being the elder statesman of the group.