Tyrese Maxey is better than - Jalen Green, Tyrese Haliburton, Jordan Poole, Anthony Edwards and Darius Garland

[Bum Adebayo]

He has surpassed Embiid now it seems.

[eyeatoma]

Weird, he was getting talked down during the playoffs by Sixers fans who were propping another player up...

No he wasn't.

[zimpy27]

It's kind of frustrating how good Maxey, Simmons, Embiid could have been had they ever played together with Maxey at this level..

Not Simmons, I know you love him but the reality is, he sucks.

He was huge in impact stats for you guys in his last season, had great +/- with Embiid. I think the best in the league, especially in playoffs even with a few bad games.

[skones]

They say he’s good because he’s just feeding off Harden and Embiid drawing the defense

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Lol, I don't think you're reading this graphic right. He gets doubled but is bad at playing out of them? His two teammates are two of the more doubled players in the league (thus leaving possessions for Maxey, which is the point you're arguing against)? What's your actual angle?

[76ciology]

They say he’s good because he’s just feeding off Harden and Embiid drawing the defense

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Lol, I don't think you're reading this graphic right. He gets doubled but is bad at playing out of them? His two teammates are two of the more doubled players in the league (thus leaving possessions for Maxey, which is the point you're arguing against)? What's your actual angle?

That he’s getting doubled a lot for a guy who’s just feeding off his teammates from being doubled

I’d imagine Jojo getting doubled. Kick out to Harden, doubled again. Then when they pass it to Maxey, the 6th guy from the opponents bench would get into the court to defend Maxey

[TrueFan420]

I know it’s hard for a lot of you to admit this and maybe it’s because he was drafted 21st that some think he’s not as good as these guys, who knows, but going by the numbers, age and progress Maxey is better than all these guys. He’s the best scorer and the best shooter of the bunch and his lack of play making he makes up for in efficiency.

He’s averaging 24ppg on 52%fg and 48%3pt and those that say this isn’t sustainable have to realize he shot 49%fg and 43%3pt last season.

This year he has a great chance to make the all star team at just 22 years of age.

As a Sixers fan I wouldn’t trade him for any of these guys.

You realize he was picked 7 picks before Poole (28).

[Dupp]

One of those threads you know the op before clicking on it

[Gusto1903]

Been missing Hussein Fatal Threads mang, idk what this guy is on all the time

[ArtMorte]

The way Maxey has been developing is very impressive. I remember seeing him play in his rookie season and thinking "damn that kid is quick, but a little all over the place and not a good shooter". Now he's making three threes per game at 45%, which is absolutely elite (and will be even if it comes down a bit).

I wouldn't declare him better than Garland and Haliburton in the present, but the way Maxey has been progressing makes it perfectly possible he will eventually be considered the best of the bunch.

[GreatWhiteStiff]

He's no Precious Aciuwa, but he's alright. He can play with the ball a bit and shoot it. But, like I said, he's no Precious, real raptor OG's know the truth about this.

[Exp0sed]

Aside from Garland - Yes he is
Maybe Hali as well

but def better than the other u listed

but he is small and his defense is on a Garland\Poole\Green level

It's sweet that he's such an insnae scorer and shooter and basically smiling all the time and seems like the most likeable player in the league and still just 22

but he needs to find ways to be more effective on D, i'm sure he'll get better but as of now as much as he scores and creates and gives alot back on the other end as well

Harden has been a candidate for best Guard in the East imo thus far and Maxey isn't far behind but there's a reason they're struggling as a team despite that and that reason is Defense

[DrCoach]

Maxey Pads hus stats

[baldur]

anthony edwards is and will be in another tier my man.

[AussieCeltic]

I have a fairly sizeable bet on Maxey for MIP at 26:1 odds so I’m happy if it’s true.

But my god, we hear how great Embiid, Harden and Maxey are plus how good all their off season signings were and the Sixers don’t even have a .500 record.

[Wilfried]

I have a fairly sizeable bet on Maxey for MIP at 26:1 odds so I’m happy if it’s true.

But my god, we hear how great Embiid, Harden and Maxey are plus how good all their off season signings were and the Sixers don’t even have a .500 record.

Just wait until Doc is gone

[Decipher]

I have a fairly sizeable bet on Maxey for MIP at 26:1 odds so I’m happy if it’s true.

But my god, we hear how great Embiid, Harden and Maxey are plus how good all their off season signings were and the Sixers don’t even have a .500 record.

Sixers have fallen off a cliff since Simmons left but he's somehow the problem

Tyrese is a good kid but he's arguably the worst defender in the league & plays beside Harden

Their defense is a total joke

[youngcrev]

I have a fairly sizeable bet on Maxey for MIP at 26:1 odds so I’m happy if it’s true.

But my god, we hear how great Embiid, Harden and Maxey are plus how good all their off season signings were and the Sixers don’t even have a .500 record.

Embiid hasn't looked right physically (him being out of shape to start a season is nothing new) and the defense has been a trainwreck (particularly in transition). I think it's mostly fixable. Slow start is annoying, particularly since it feels more like a lack of effort, but Harden looking healthy and Maxey taking another step are probably more important signs for this team's odds this year.

[Decipher]

I have a fairly sizeable bet on Maxey for MIP at 26:1 odds so I’m happy if it’s true.

But my god, we hear how great Embiid, Harden and Maxey are plus how good all their off season signings were and the Sixers don’t even have a .500 record.

Embiid hasn't looked right physically (him being out of shape to start a season is nothing new) and the defense has been a trainwreck (particularly in transition). I think it's mostly fixable. Slow start is annoying, particularly since it feels more like a lack of effort, but Harden looking healthy and Maxey taking another step are probably more important signs for this team's odds this year.

How?

The Sixers have only had 2 defenders for the last few years & one bailed

Embiid rarely plays defense anymore so good luck with that theory

Sixers are left with Harden who doesnt try

Maxey who is awful

Harris who is sub-standard

Tucker who is ancient

That's the Sixers starting lineup

Should I go on?

[youngcrev]

I have a fairly sizeable bet on Maxey for MIP at 26:1 odds so I’m happy if it’s true.

But my god, we hear how great Embiid, Harden and Maxey are plus how good all their off season signings were and the Sixers don’t even have a .500 record.

Embiid hasn't looked right physically (him being out of shape to start a season is nothing new) and the defense has been a trainwreck (particularly in transition). I think it's mostly fixable. Slow start is annoying, particularly since it feels more like a lack of effort, but Harden looking healthy and Maxey taking another step are probably more important signs for this team's odds this year.

How?

The Sixers have only had 2 defenders for the last few years & one bailed

Embiid rarely plays defense anymore so good luck with that theory

How what? What's the question?

How is it a good sign that Maxey and Harden have looked good?

Because those were the two biggest questions coming into the year in terms of being able to compete for a title: Will Maxey take the next step? Will Harden be able to regain form?

As for the defense, when Embiid is right, he's one of the best defensive anchors in the league. And with less of a burden offensively he should be able to provide more on that end. Melton and Thybulle are among the better perimeter defensive players in the game IMO. Tucker is solid. Reed is a good defender if Doc would just play him over Harrell. Harris is solid when played at his proper position.

I think they have the personnel to be a good defensive team and a great offensive team.

Their biggest issues early have been effort (transition defensive was an absolute trainwreck early on), Embiid being out of shape, and Doc's rotations (Thybulle wasn't playing until recently, Trez over Reed)

[9th Wonder]

He's no Precious Aciuwa, but he's alright. He can play with the ball a bit and shoot it. But, like I said, he's no Precious, real raptor OG's know the truth about this.

Oh boy, this is now a Kyle Lowry thread run by Raptors fans.