Tyrese Maxey’s scoring prowess is drawing comparisons to some of the 76ers’ all-time greats. The point guard scored a game-high 43 points in Tuesday’s 118-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at the Wells Fargo Center.

Tyrese Maxey has emerged as the new leader of the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2024-25 NBA season, especially in light of Joel Embiid’s recurring absences. Recently, the guard spoke about stepping into this new role and the challenges it has brought.