Sixers 3 goals: Tyrese Maxey needs to continue being the leader
Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey needs to continue to be the leader for this group as they move forward.
In the upcoming 2026-27 season, the Philadelphia 76ers will need their star player Tyrese Maxey to excel in three key areas: maintain his leadership, run the team effectively, and enhance his defensive skills. Maxey, who was selected 21st overall in the 2020 draft, had a strong season in 2025-26, averaging 28.3 points, 6.6 assists, and 4.1 rebounds while maintaining a solid shooting percentage.
As he prepares for his seventh season, it is crucial that Maxey continues to be the leader of the team. Despite the addition of talent like LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, Maxey must continue to assert himself on the court and rally his teammates. The Sixers have a roster packed with athletic players, making it essential for Maxey to push the pace and capitalize on fast breaks to create easy scoring opportunities for his team.
Additionally, Maxey's defensive abilities have improved over the years, with a career-high 1.9 steals per game in 2025-26. With the help of new additions like Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Dean Wade, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Maxey should be able to expand his defensive responsibilities and force more turnovers, further bolstering the team's competitiveness.
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