Tyrese Maxey is no stranger to accumulating NBA honors, having made two All-Star game appearances thus far during his professional career and All-NBA Third Team last season. Now he is being recognized by a publication outside the NBA sphere, being…
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has been named to Time Magazine's Time100 Next 2026 list, which highlights influential rising stars globally. Maxey was recognized under the Leaders category. Teammate LeBron James authored the tribute excerpt for the publication, praising Maxey's continuous development, character, and off-court leadership.
In the excerpt, James revealed that his five-year summer training relationship with Maxey influenced his decision to join Philadelphia. Liberty Ballers writer Sean Kennedy noted that Maxey's presence alongside James and his representation by Klutch Sports will likely expand his off-court profile.
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