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Tyrese Maxey Salutes Sixers Veteran After NBA Summer League Action

76ers star Tyrese Maxey supported Ricky Council's 2024 NBA Summer League debut.

Justin Grasso

Apr 12, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) chases a loose ball against the Orlando Magic during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 12, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) chases a loose ball against the Orlando Magic during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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On Monday night, the Philadelphia 76ers fired up their first phase of the 2024 NBA Summer League run out in Utah.

As the Sixers took on the Oklahoma City Thunder, Philly’s All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey was tuned into the action, checking out some of the team’s youngsters collect a win to start the mini-season off right.

On their way to a 102-92 victory, the Sixers witnessed their soon-to-be sophomore forward Ricky Council IV put on an impressive fourth-quarter performance on display.

Maxey took to X to salute Council’s efforts.

Council claimed the “Maxey Museum” inspired his performance.

On Sunday night, the Sixers revealed their signing presentation for Maxey, which occurred recently. As Maxey prepared to sign a long-term deal with the franchise, the organization showed its appreciation for the young veteran by creating a Maxey-themed exhibit.

Heading into year two, Council has an opportunity to stick with the Sixers’ main roster throughout the year. Being that he started his career as a two-way signee, a lot of Council’s time in year one was spent with the G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats.

This year, Council could fight for a spot in the rotation. So far, his Summer League showing proves he’s on the right path.

In 28 minutes of action, Council produced 29 points, eight rebounds, one assist, and one blocked shot. He scored 19 of his points in the fourth quarter, draining all but one of his six threes in crunch time.

Council and the Summer Sixers are set to return to action on Tuesday night in Utah. They face the Memphis Grizzlies for the second run of the schedule.

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Justin Grasso

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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