Tyrese Maxey goes for 45 points in OT win against Pacers

The 76ers need Maxey. They need him to create points. They need him to create for others. Despite his youth — he’s still just 23 years old — they need him to lead. They need him to be the best version of himself. “I think the biggest part is leadership,” Maxey told The Athletic. “I need to lead by example. I need to lead with my voice. I know that I’m young, but I have to play well and if I do that I can demand respect with my play. I think Joel has given me the green light to lead, especially because he doesn’t talk as much. I have a lot of veterans in the locker room that are here to help me. But I really want to set a good example just by how hard I work.” -via New York Times / October 23, 2024