Born on November 4, 2000, in Garland, Texas, Tyrese Maxey is an American professional basketball player who plays as a shooting guard for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. He attended the University of Kentucky before being selected as the 21st overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2020 NBA draft.
He made his NBA debut on December 23, 2020, and played in 61 games in his rookie season, averaging 8.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. In the 2022-23 NBA season he helped the 76ers to reach the playoffs.
Tyrese Maxey is well known for his scoring ability, athleticism, and competitiveness. He primarily plays as a shooting guard but can also play point guard if needed.
Tyrese Maxey's Current Contract
The 76ers guard signed a four-year rookie contract with the Philadelphia 76ers worth $14.9 million in 2020. The four year contract avails the first two years fully guaranteed and the third and fourth years as team options.
Maxey will be eligible for a contract extension after his third season in the league, or he could become a restricted free agent if the 76ers decide not to pick up his team option for the fourth year.
Tyrese Maxey’s Salary
Tyrese Maxey, the 2020 NBA draft pick, current salary for the 2022-2023 NBA season is $3.7 million. This is the third year of his four-year rookie contract with the Philadelphia 76ers that he signed in 2020.
| Seasons | Salary |
| 2020-2021 | $2.4 million |
| 2021-2022 | $2.6 million |
| 2022-2023 | $3.7 million |
| 2023-2024 | $4.3 million |
