But Maxey credits his ascent into the player he is today to his former mentor and teammate, a former league MVP who showed him the ropes when it comes to being an NBA star. Maxey told The Athletic's Law Murray just how important former 76ers teammate James Harden has been to him throughout his career.

The Sixers guard, a noted dog lover, ran a pair of pups through the agility course at this weekend’s show in Oaks.

Tyrese Maxey has been one of the biggest breakout stars early in the NBA season for the fun-to-watch Philadelphia 76ers alongside rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe.

Harden played two seasons with the Sixers and became a mentor of sorts to Maxey, who was then still trying to establish himself in the league. When the former was traded to the Clippers, Maxey assumed the role of lead guard and blossomed into the player that he is now.

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey addresses the team's issues int he third quarter and their ability to win close games.

When it comes to Tyrese Maxey, Nick Nurse has been relying on the young veteran to put in long shifts each time he stops onto the floor. Since his second season

Many fantasy managers had high hopes for Maxey before the season began, and he's lived up to the hype thus far.

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers were able to knock off the Boston Celtics 102-100 on Tuesday to improve to 7-4 on the season. The Sixers received great efforts from up and down the roster, but a big lift has come from veteran Andre Drummond in the midst of Joel Embiid being in and out of the lineup.