History of Tyrese Maxey in Timeline

Tyrese Maxey is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. Prior to his professional career, Maxey played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. He is known for his scoring ability, speed, and developing playmaking skills. Drafted into the NBA, Maxey quickly became a key contributor for the 76ers, demonstrating significant growth and potential as a dynamic guard.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 2018: Commitment to Kentucky

In May 2018, Tyrese Maxey made a verbal commitment to the University of Kentucky.

2018: Consideration of early NBA entry

After the 2018 season, Tyrese Maxey contemplated leaving high school early in order to enter the NBA sooner.

2018: Texas State Tournament Appearance

In 2018, Tyrese Maxey helped South Garland High School to their first-ever Texas state high school basketball tournament appearance.

2019: Loss in Texas 6A Region II Tournament Finals

In 2019, South Garland, with 25 points from Maxey, lost 64–53 to Klein Forest High School in the Texas 6A Region II tournament finals.

February 29, 2020: Kentucky wins SEC regular season championship

On February 29, 2020, Kentucky clinched the SEC regular season championship with a 73–66 victory over the Auburn Tigers, where Maxey scored 17 points.

April 6, 2020: Declaration for 2020 NBA draft

On April 6, 2020, Tyrese Maxey declared for the 2020 NBA draft, shortly after the COVID-19 pause.

December 3, 2020: Signs rookie contract with the 76ers

On December 3, 2020, Tyrese Maxey signed his rookie scale contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.

2020: NBA Draft and 76ers Selection

In 2020, Tyrese Maxey entered the NBA draft and was selected 21st overall by the Philadelphia 76ers.

2021: NBA Summer League and Starting Point Guard Position

During the 2021 offseason, Tyrese Maxey participated in the NBA Summer League. At the start of the 2021–22 season, with Ben Simmons's refusal to play, Maxey began platooning the starting point guard position.

2021: NBA Playoff Elimination

In 2021, The Atlanta Hawks defeated the 76ers in a seven-game Eastern Conference semifinal series, eliminating Philadelphia from the NBA postseason.

2021: House Fire

In 2021, Tyrese Maxey's Voorhees home caught fire on Christmas Eve, while his family was visiting for the holiday. No one was injured, and the 76ers provided Maxey and his family with housing accommodations and other resources.

October 28, 2022: Career-High 44 Points Against Raptors

On October 28, 2022, Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 44 points in an 112–90 win over the Toronto Raptors, tying the Sixers record for most three-pointers made in a game with nine.

2022: NBA Rising Stars Challenge and James Harden Acquisition

In 2022, Tyrese Maxey was named to the NBA Rising Stars Challenge as a member of Team Worthy. At the NBA trade deadline in 2022, the 76ers acquired James Harden, positively impacting Maxey's game.

2022: NBA Playoffs and Breakout Performance

In the first game of the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Toronto Raptors, Tyrese Maxey scored a postseason career-high 38 points, becoming the youngest Philadelphia player to score 30 or more points in a postseason game. Later in the series, The 76ers ultimately lost to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

November 12, 2023: Career-High 50 Points Against Pacers

On November 12, 2023, Tyrese Maxey scored a then career-high 50 points in a 137–126 win over the Indiana Pacers, dedicating the game to teammate Kelly Oubre Jr.

February 1, 2024: All-Star Selection and Career-High 51 Points

On February 1, 2024, Tyrese Maxey was named to his first career All-Star Game. On the same day, February 1, 2024, Maxey scored a then career-high 51 points in a 127–124 win over the Utah Jazz.

April 23, 2024: NBA Most Improved Player Award

On April 23, 2024, Tyrese Maxey was named the 2023–24 NBA Most Improved Player.

November 21, 2024: Reported Accusation of Joel Embiid

On November 21, 2024, it was reported that Tyrese Maxey accused Joel Embiid of regularly being late to team activities during a team meeting.

2024: NBA Sportsmanship Award and Contract Extension

In 2024, Tyrese Maxey was named the winner of the 2023–24 NBA Sportsmanship Award. On July 7, 2024, Maxey signed a $204 million 5-year max contract with the 76ers.

2024: All-Star Selection and Sportsmanship Award

In 2024, Tyrese Maxey won the NBA Most Improved Player Award and earned his first All-Star selection. Shortly after, in 2024, he also earned his first NBA Sportsmanship Award.

October 22, 2025: 40 Points and 7 Three-Pointers in Season Opener

On October 22, 2025, Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points and hit 7 three-pointers in the 76ers' season-opening 117–116 victory over the Boston Celtics.

January 19, 2026: NBA All-Star Selection

On January 19, 2026, Tyrese Maxey earned his second NBA All-Star selection and was named a starter for the first time, receiving the second most votes in the East.