Tyrese Maxey is a professional basketball player who plays as both a Shooting Guard and Point Guard for the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers selected him with the 21st overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Maxey's breakthrough came in the 2022-23 season, where he averaged an impressive 20.3 points per game while shooting efficiently from both the field and three-point range. During this season, Maxey joined elite company when he became just the third 76ers player, alongside Allen Iverson and Hal Greener, to score 40+ points in a game before turning 23.
The 2023-24 season marked Maxey's true emergence as a star. He elevated his game significantly, averaging 25.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game. His exceptional performance included three 50-point games, a feat matched only by his teammate Joel Embiid and Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker that season. Maxey's progress earned him his first NBA All-Star selection as an Eastern Conference reserve. His improvement was recognized with the NBA Most Improved Player Award, and his character and sportsmanship were acknowledged when he won the NBA Sportsmanship Award for the 2023-24 season.
What is Tyrese Maxey's nationality?
Tyrese Maxey holds American nationality. His connection to American basketball began early in his career when he represented his country internationally. In 2018 Maxey was selected to play for the United States men's national under-19 basketball team at the FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship in Canada.
During the preliminary round-robin tournament, Maxey showed his versatility by averaging 13 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals in approximately 24 minutes per game. Though he faced a setback when he injured his ankle in a game against Puerto Rico, Maxey showed his determination by returning for the gold medal match against Canada. Despite limited playing time due to his injury, scoring just two points in 12 minutes, he was part of the American team that dominated Canada with a 113-74 victory to secure the gold medal.
Tyrese Maxey Birth Place
Tyrese Maxey was born on November 4, 2000, in Dallas, Texas.
Tyrese Maxey's Hometown
Tyrese Maxey's hometown is Garland, Texas.
FAQs on Tyrese Maxey Nationality
A. Tyrese Maxey is 23 years old as of October 2024. He was born on November 4, 2000.
A. Tyrese Maxey plays for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA.
A. Tyrese Maxey plays as a point guard for the Philadelphia 76ers.
A. Tyrese Maxey was selected as the 21st overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2020 NBA Draft.
