Tyrese Maxey
Born 2000 · Age 25
American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers; played one season at Kentucky before being drafted 21st overall in 2020. 2024 NBA All-Star and 2024 Most Improved Player.
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Born in Dallas, Texas
Tyrese Kendrid Maxey born to Denyse and Tyrone Maxey in Dallas, TX.
Played through broken pinky in AAU city championship
Suffered a broken pinky at the AAU city championship in Garland but finished the game dribbling with his non-injured hand.
Wins AAU national championship (sixth grade)
Maxey won a national championship with his AAU team while in sixth grade (played through an earlier pinky injury during AAU city championship).
Sophomore season star at South Garland HS
Averaged 23.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 3.6 APG and 2.5 SPG as a sophomore; became a five-star recruit by Rivals (No.14).
Ranked among nation's top recruits
By senior year, ranked No.10 by Rivals and 247Sports and No.13 by ESPN (consensus five-star prospect).
Father Tyrone Maxey leaves SMU role
Maxey's father Tyrone had been director of player development at SMU (role ended April 2018) while schools recruited Tyrese.
Junior season — South Garland reaches state tournament
Averaged 22.5 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 3.1 APG and 2.3 SPG; South Garland reached its first-ever Texas state tournament in 2018.
Scored 46 points in Texas state semifinal
Scored 46 points in the state championship semifinals (team lost in OT to Obra D. Tompkins HS).
Verbally commits to University of Kentucky
In May 2018 Maxey verbally committed to play college basketball for Kentucky, deciding to return to South Garland for his senior year.
Selected to USA U18 National Team (FIBA Americas)
Named to the U.S. U18 squad for the 2018 FIBA Americas Championship in Canada; averaged 13 PPG in prelims before an ankle injury; returned for gold-medal game.
Wins gold with USA at FIBA U18 Americas (Canada)
Returned from injury to play in the gold-medal game (scored 2 points) as the U.S. beat Canada 113–74 to win gold.
Signs National Letter of Intent to Kentucky
Signed his NLI with Kentucky in November 2018, formalizing his commitment.
SEC First‑Year Academic Honor Roll
Named to the Southeastern Conference First‑Year Academic Honor Roll during his lone Kentucky season.
Senior year honors — McDonald's All‑American & Texas Mr. Basketball
Named a McDonald's All-American and crowned Texas Mr. Basketball; graduated near top of his HS class; averaged 21.8 PPG his senior year.
South Garland reaches 6A Region II finals
South Garland reached the 2019 Texas 6A Region II tournament finals; Maxey scored 25 in the final but the team lost to Klein Forest.
Kentucky debut — school freshman record 26 points
In Kentucky's season opener at the Champions Classic vs Michigan State, Maxey scored 26 points — a school record for a freshman debut.
21 points vs Lamar (broke cold streak)
Scored 21 points including four 3-pointers in an 81–56 win over Lamar, snapping a shooting slump.
Career-high 27 vs Louisville; national freshman honors
Scored 27 points with seven rebounds in OT win at Louisville; earned NCAA National Player of the Week, SEC Freshman of the Week, and USBWA Wayman Tisdale Freshman of the Week honors.
Helps Kentucky clinch SEC regular-season title
Scored 17 in Kentucky's 73–66 win over Auburn to clinch the SEC regular-season championship.
College season ended early due to COVID-19 cancellations
SEC Tournament and NCAA Tournament were canceled in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, prematurely ending Maxey's freshman season.
Declares for 2020 NBA Draft
Declared for the 2020 NBA draft after one season at Kentucky (teammates Nick Richards and Immanuel Quickley also declared).
Selected 21st overall in 2020 NBA Draft by Philadelphia 76ers
Maxey was drafted with the 21st overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft — one of Daryl Morey's first major moves as Sixers president of basketball operations.
Signs rookie-scale contract with Philadelphia 76ers
Signed his rookie scale contract on December 3, 2020.
NBA debut vs Washington Wizards
Recorded 6 points, 2 assists and 2 rebounds in 11 minutes in his NBA debut (first game of season).
Rookie season totals (2020–21)
Appeared in 61 regular-season games (8 starts), averaged 8.0 PPG; made 8 postseason appearances averaging 6.3 PPG as Sixers lost in Eastern semis to Hawks.
First NBA start — scores 39 points vs Denver Nuggets
Started in a short‑handed game (76ers had league‑minimum roster) and scored 39 points in 44 minutes; most points by a rookie in his first start since 1970 and most by a Sixers rookie since Allen Iverson (1997).
Plays in NBA Summer League
Spent the 2021 offseason playing in NBA Summer League to further development.
Platoons at point guard after Ben Simmons refusal
With Ben Simmons refusing to play at season start, Maxey and Shake Milton split point guard duties; Maxey emerged as primary ball-handler.
Partners with Philly youth program via Tyrese Maxey Foundation
Through the Tyrese Maxey Foundation partnered with Youth Services, Inc. and local programs to help prevent truancy and support youth in Philadelphia.
Family home fire on Christmas Eve
Maxey's Voorhees, NJ home caught fire on December 24, 2021 while his family was visiting; no injuries; 76ers provided housing and resources.
2021–22 season totals and efficiency
Finished sophomore NBA season averaging 17.5 PPG, shooting 48.5% FG and 42.7% 3PT; averaged 21.3 PPG in Raptors series and 20.2 PPG in Heat series.
Named to 2022 NBA Rising Stars (Team Worthy)
Selected to participate in the Rising Stars Challenge during All‑Star weekend.
James Harden acquired by 76ers at trade deadline
Acquisition of Harden allowed Maxey to move back to shooting guard and immediately boosted his scoring opportunities and production.
Postseason breakout — 38 points in Game 1 vs Raptors
Scored a postseason career-high 38 points in Game 1 of the 2022 first-round series; youngest Sixer to score 30+ in a playoff game.
Wins NBA Cares Community Assist Award
Received the NBA Cares Community Assist Award in November 2022 for dedication to youth development and community work.
Career-high 44 points vs Raptors (15‑of‑20 shooting)
On Oct 28, 2022 Maxey scored 44 points (15‑of‑20 FG) including 9 three-pointers (tied franchise single-game 3PT record).
2022–23 season averages
Finished 2022–23 season averaging 20.3 PPG and shooting 43.4% from three.
Scores 50 points vs Indiana Pacers
On Nov 12, 2023 Maxey scored a then-career-high 50 points with seven rebounds, five assists and three blocks in a win over the Pacers; dedicated the performance to injured teammate Kelly Oubre Jr.
Scores 42 points vs Houston Rockets
Scored 42 points in a 131–127 win over the Rockets on Dec 29, 2023.
Named 2024 NBA All‑Star (Eastern reserve)
Named to his first NBA All‑Star Game as an Eastern Conference reserve (played for Team Antetokounmpo).
Scores career-high 51 vs Utah Jazz
On Feb 1, 2024 Maxey scored a then-career-high 51 points in a 127–124 win over the Jazz.
Near first triple-double in crucial Miami win
Recorded 37 points and 11 assists (one rebound shy of a triple-double) on April 4, 2024 in a key win at Miami.
Career-high 52 points in double-overtime vs Spurs
Scored a career-high 52 points in a 133–126 double-overtime win on April 7, 2024.
Wins 2023–24 NBA Most Improved Player
Named the NBA Most Improved Player for the 2023–24 season.
Playoff career-high 46 points vs Knicks in Game 5
Scored 46 points and hit a 34-foot game-tying 3 with 8.1 seconds left to send regulation to OT in Game 5; scored 7 straight points in final 25 seconds to tie game.
Wins 2023–24 NBA Sportsmanship Award
Named the winner of the NBA Sportsmanship Award for 2023–24.
Signs $204M five-year max contract with 76ers
Re-signed with Philadelphia on a reported five‑year, $204 million max contract.
Scores 45 points at Indiana and records first triple-double
Tallied 45 points at Indiana on Oct 27, 2024 and recorded his first career triple-double later versus the Chicago Bulls (team site summary).
Reported team meeting criticizing Joel Embiid's tardiness
An hour-long players and coaches meeting was reported in which Maxey accused Joel Embiid of regularly being late to team activities.
Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week (December)
Recognized as Eastern Conference Player of the Week in December 2024 — the second Player of the Week honor of his career.
Estimated career earnings and net worth (public figure)
By 2025 public records and salary reporting indicate Maxey has earned at least ~$47.3M in NBA salary; net worth estimates vary but commonly reported in the $40–50M range.
Ruled out for remainder of season with right finger sprain
On April 9, 2025 Maxey was ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a lingering right-finger sprain.
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