Starting point guard of the Philadelphia 76ers, Tyrese Maxey is known for his speed and scoring points by attacking the rim in transition. Maxey was drafted by the 76ers with the 21st overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft, and since then he continued to show promise as a franchise point guard but he truly broke out as an All-Star in the 2023-24 season. Maxey went from averaging 20.3 points and 3.5 assists in the 2022-23 season to 25.9 points and 6.2 assists in the 2023-24 NBA season. This All-Star leap by Maxey won him the NBA Most Improved Player award in 2024.
Maxey was born on November 4, 2000, in Dallas, Texas and he burst onto the local basketball scene while playing at South Garland High School where he led them to a historic title victory in the Texas State High School basketball tournament. As a five-star recruit, Maxey eventually joined the famed University of Kentucky and set a school points record on debut freshmen with 26 points. Now with the 76ers, Maxey is seen as their franchise star, as the 76ers signed Maxey to a five year, $203.85 million contract in the 2024 off-season. As of November 3, 2024, Maxey is averaging a league-high 42 minutes and 27.8 field goals per game.
Tyrese Maxey’s Draft Combine Measurements
Tyrese Maxey Height
According to the 2020 NBA Draft Combine, Tyrese Maxey's height was measured at 6 feet 3 inches or 1.90 meters.
Tyrese Maxey Weight
According to the results from the 2020 NBA Draft Combine, Tyrese Maxey weighs 200 pounds or 90 kg.
Tyrese Maxey Wingspan
According to the 2020 NBA Draft Combine, Tyrese Maxey has a wingspan of 6 feet 6 inches and his standing reach was measured at 8 feet 3.5 inches. Along with such measurements, Maxey has terrific explosive athletic ability. He has shown promising signs of perimeter shooting and elite perimeter defensive prowess.
FAQs
A. Tyrese Maxey currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA.
A. Tyrese Maxey will reportedly earn $35,147,000 for the 2024-2025 season.
A. Tyrese Maxey was born in Dallas, Texas, U.S., on November 4, 2000.
A. The 2024-25 season is Tyrese Maxey's fifth season in the NBA.
A. Tyrese Maxey’s NBA2k25 rating is 89.