Sixers Star Attends 2024 NBA Summer League Opener vs. Pistons
![Apr 4, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives against Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (16) during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports Apr 4, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives against Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (16) during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7725,h_4345,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/all_76ers/01j2qk7gkzc9417eqnyv.jpg)
As the Philadelphia 76ers’ Summer League squad collected a win over the Detroit Pistons, their star guard, Tyrese Maxey, was in the building taking in the action.
This summer serves as a memorable one for Maxey. Despite being extension eligible for the Sixers last offseason, Maxey played through the 2023-2024 NBA season knowing he would hit restricted free agency this year.
After earning All-Star honors, along with the right to be called the NBA’s Most Improved Player, Maxey left no doubt for Philadelphia. Not long after the free agency market opened, Maxey earned a max extension from the Sixers.
The soon-to-be fifth-year veteran had a chance to check out several young Sixers on Saturday night. This summer, the 76ers brought in multiple rookies, including the draft picks Jared McCain and Adem Bona.
.@TyreseMaxey here to support the #summersixers! pic.twitter.com/alhMFz5jyj
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) July 14, 2024
The latter player enters the NBA out of UCLA as Philadelphia’s lone second-round pick. In his Vegas debut, Bona scored eight points and came down with seven rebounds in 23 minutes of action.
Meanwhile, Jared McCain had a similar path to the NBA as Maxey, landing just outside of the lottery following one season in the NCAA.
Maxey’s backcourt teammate didn’t have a sharp shooting night. Draining just four of his 14 shots from the field, McCain scored 11 points. Despite a rough offensive outing, McCain was active on the boards by collecting six rebounds.
The Sixers took down the Pistons with a 94-81 victory.
On Sunday, Philly’s Summer League squad will get a day off from competing before returning to the Thomas & Mack Center on Monday for their second outing. The Sixers will face the Portland Trail Blazers, looking to build on their 1-0 start over the Pistons.
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