By Jerry Wein
Tyrese Maxey said that his game blossomed following the Sixers’ trade for James Harden.
“When James even came in, I think I really got a clear vision of when I had to be aggressive to score and then aggressive to create for others. I think it really did help me and my game blossomed.”
James Harden’s arrival to 76ers elevated Tyrese Maxey as a PG telling @BallySports: “When James even came in, I think I really got a clear vision of when I had to be aggressive to score & then aggressive to create for others. I think it really did help me & my game blossomed.” pic.twitter.com/sKBXSbMJDK
— 👑 Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson (@ScoopB) June 3, 2022
In 21 games with the former MVP, Maxey’s points went from 17.3 to 18.0, his three’s went from 1.4 to 2.6 and his efficiency went through the roof.
Maxey’s field goal percentage improved from 47.5% to 51.5% with Harden, and his 3-point percentage skyrocketed from 38.7% to 50.0%.
