The 76ers need Maxey. They need him to create points. They need him to create for others. Despite his youth (he is still 23) they need him to lead. They need him to be the best version of himself. “I think the biggest part is leadership,” Maxey told The Athletic. “I need to lead by example. I need to lead with my voice. I know I’m young but I need to play well and if I do that I can ask for my game to be respected. I think Joel gave me the green light to lead, especially since he didn’t say much. I have a lot of experienced players in the locker room who are here to help me. But I really want to set a good example with how hard I work.” -through New York Times / 23 October 2024