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Sixers' Tyrese Maxey Makes Appearance at Eagles vs. 49ers Game on Sunday

Before getting drafted to the Sixers, former Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey was already prepared to fit right in, in Philadelphia. On the morning of the 2020 NBA

Justin Grasso

Sixers' Tyrese Maxey Makes Appearance at Eagles vs. 49ers Game on Sunday
Sixers' Tyrese Maxey Makes Appearance at Eagles vs. 49ers Game on Sunday /

Before getting drafted to the Sixers, former Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey was already prepared to fit right in, in Philadelphia. On the morning of the 2020 NBA Draft, Maxey was sporting a shirt that said "Fall in love with the process" during his daily morning workout. Hours later, he was drafted to the team that "Trusted the process."

On the court, Maxey displayed a lot of development and potential during his rookie season on the Sixers. Maxey quickly developed into a Philadelphia fan favorite based on what he showcased throughout the 2020-2021 NBA season.

Every time the young guard stepped foot on the floor coming off the bench, he would be met with loud cheers and standing ovations. Following his first NBA season in a Sixers uniform, the young guard is now embracing his newfound stardom in the City of Brotherly Love as he's coming off of a busy weekend in Philadelphia.

On Saturday, Maxey was an honorary guest for 97.5 The Fanatic's Fan Fest, which took place at Xfinity Live. Then on Sunday, Maxey was in attendance at the Philadelphia Eagles game as they took on the San Francisco 49ers for their home opener.

Being that Maxey came to Philadelphia during an odd time amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the young guard didn't have a chance to really embrace the entire Philadelphia sports scene last year.

Not only did the Sixers not have fans in the building throughout a majority of the season, but Maxey couldn't really be in attendance for other Philadelphia sports games as well. At this point, though, Maxey is gaining the full Philly experience. He's played in front of a full crowd of Sixers fans, threw out the first pitch at a Phillies game this past summer, and is now rooting for the Eagles on NFL Sunday.

Justin Grasso covers the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated. You can follow him for live updates on Twitter: @JGrasso_.

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JUSTIN GRASSO

Title: Credentialed writer/reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation Email: JustinGrasso32@Gmail.com Location: Philadelphia, PA Expertise: Reporting, insight, and analysis on the Sixers and the NBA  Justin Grasso is a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation.  Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writer’s Association.  Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoNBA

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