Tyrese Maxey says biggest difference for Philadelphia 76ers this preseason isn’t LeBron James

Tyrese Maxey stated that Joel Embiid's health is the Philadelphia 76ers' biggest difference-maker this preseason, rather than newcomer LeBron James. Speaking to ESPN, Maxey emphasized that having Embiid fully participating in training camp has significantly helped the team's preparations, allowing them to drill consistently together for multiple weeks.

The 76ers experienced a major offseason overhaul, acquiring Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics in exchange for Paul George and signing free agent LeBron James. Despite the high expectations alongside rising talents like Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, the report notes that a healthy Embiid remains essential to Philadelphia's championship pursuit.