By Sally Fahey
The Sixers pulled the trigger on Kentucky’s Tyrese Maxey the other night at 21 in the NBA draft.
Lots of fans were delighted, but perhaps none more than LeBron James:
@TyreseMaxey CONGRATS Lil bro!! Proud of you kid. The work continues! Philly got a good one for sure!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 19, 2020
Maxey, a 6-3 guard, is currently managed by the company of LeBron James and super-agent Rich Paul, Klutch Sports. He is one of the latest young stars to have joined the powerhouse agency.
In Maxey, the Sixers get a capable combo guard with the capability to put the ball in the basket. The former Wildcat also has a relatively formidable jumper and possesses the athletic ability to play above the rim. In 31 games played for Kentucky last season, the 20-year-old averaged 14.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists, all while also connecting on 1.1 triples per game.
