Tyrese Kendrid Maxey is an American professional basketball player who plays as a shooting guard and sometimes even as a point guard for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA.
Born November 4, 2000, in Dallas, Texas, Tyrese Maxey was born into a sport-enthusiastic family. His father Tyrone Maxey was a former college basketball player, who turned to coaching after his playing career.
Maxey attended the South Garland High School in his hometown and was integral in helping them win their first-ever Texas State High School basketball tournament in 2018. He graduated from high school as a five-star recruit as early as his sophomore year. After entertaining numerous offers, Maxey finally decided to sign with the University of Kentucky in May 2018. He famously scored a record 26 points in his collegiate debut, a school record for a freshman debut.
Maxey was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2020 NBA draft after a couple of fantastic seasons in college. Picked up by them 21st overall, Maxey quickly established himself on their roster. He made his Sixers debut on December 23, 2020, and quickly found himself in the starting line-up with Ben Simmons' ongoing transfer saga at that point.
In the 2022/23 season, Maxey averaged 20.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He shot 48.1% from the field, including 43.4% from deep.
Tyrese Maxey's Annual Salary
According to Spotrac, Tyrese Maxey will earn $4,343,920 for the 2023-2024 season. It is a steady jump from the $2,726,880 he was earning last year (2022-2023).
Into his fourth and final year rookie contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, Maxey has developed into a great player. A vital cog in the 76ers arsenal, the organization will look to quickly re-sign him before somebody else poaches him.
A yearly breakdown of Maxey's salary as reported by basketball reference is mentioned below:
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2020-21 | Philadelphia 76ers | $2,478,840 |
| 2021-22 | Philadelphia 76ers | $2,602,920 |
| 2022-23 | Philadelphia 76ers | $ 2,726,880 |
| 2023-24 | Philadelphia 76ers | $4,343,920 |
How long is Tyrese Maxey’s contract?
Tyrese Maxey penned his first-ever professional contract with the 76ers on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, which was a four-year $12.1 million deal. The clauses in the contract stated that the first two years were fully guaranteed, while year three and year four options belonged to the team. Maxey will be eligible for a contract extension after the 2023/24 season, or he could decide to become a restricted free agent if the 76ers decide against signing him back for a fourth year.
FAQs
A. Tyrese Maxey currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association.
A. According to online sources, Tyrese Maxey’s net worth is roughly $1.5 million as of 2023.
A. Tyrese Maxey was born in Denver, Texas, U.S., on November 4, 2000.
A. Tyrese Maxey will reportedly earn $4,343,920 for the 2023-2024 season.
A. Tyrese Maxey is entering his fourth season in the NBA, having played every single one of them with the Philadelphia 76ers.
