Eliminated in the second round of the Playoffs by a much more seasoned Miami team, the Sixers clearly needed to strengthen in the hope of one day being able to take a step forward. We can therefore only see the hard work done this summer by Daryl Morey to bring in the necessary parts for this roster in search of a title, and it is not Tyrese Maxey who will tell you the opposite.
For several years, in Philadelphia, the seasons have followed and resembled each other. After five consecutive Playoff campaigns without ever reaching even the Conference Finals, the fans are growing impatient, as is the front office of the franchise, which this summer decided to work twice as hard on recruitment. Arrival of PJ Tucker, arrival of Danuel House Jr., arrival of De’Anthony Melton… we can say that the management has been busy in recent weeks. And we just know someone who did not hesitate to salute these choices and their implementation. Because although he only landed in the NBA in 2020, Tyrese Maxey was also beginning to feel the frustration of being stopped at the same level two years in a row. Outstanding competitor, the most impressive young player that Doc Rivers has ever trained has therefore Express on the moves made by Daryl Morey this summer on the occasion of the 1% skills camp.
“I think they will definitely bring toughness mentally. And I think they can also help us to be physically tougher. It’s the grit and grind that we need to add to our team and then I think guys like PJ [Tucker, NDLR], will bring us this champion mentality. I think we’re really going to be able to thank him for that. –Tyrese Maxey
Of course, we understand the satisfaction of the kid, who honestly does not just talk bullshit. In this Philadelphia team filled with players of undeniable talent, toughness clearly seemed to be lacking in the last Playoffs. Sensed during the thrill caused by the two victories of Toronto in the first round, the lack of toughness had been blatant against the Heat, who clearly did not lack that with boys like Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo… or PJ Tucker in their ranks! Yes, the veteran is a luxury soldier, who no longer has much to prove after his crucial role in the conquest of the Milwaukee title in 2021. It is therefore difficult to imagine Rese criticizing such an arrival, which could help propel the Sixers in a new dimension. Because if the guard turned out to be an ideal lieutenant – or even more – for James Harden and Joel Embiid, it is obvious that his profile does not correspond at all to that of the new recruits from Philly, who could they bring differently to the roster? , in a register hitherto little exploited. Less scoring certainly – at the same time the quota is well filled in the bells – but more defense, hustle, experience and vice. It was finally time to think about it, because Maxey’s zest for life can’t do it all either, although it’s always a pleasure to see.
The Sixers’ Free Agency 2022? For Tyrese Maxey it is successful. Already essential in Philadelphia despite his lack of experience in the League, the boy’s opinion counts enormously for the franchise, which according to him does what it takes to give itself a chance to go looking for a bagouze as soon as next year. Rest assured Sixers fans, because Rese seems to be.
Source texte : USA Today