In the NBA, the power of leaders is invisible and powerful. Not only does he need to lead the team statistically, but he also needs to lead the team mentally. In the 76ers, we witnessed the rise of one such leader – Tyrese Maxey.
Although Joel Embiid was known for his MVP-level performances in the regular season, Maxey's excellent play and mature mentality made him more like the soul and leader of the Philadelphia 76ers in key moments in the playoffs.
The test of the playoffs, the rise of Maxey
The playoffs have always been a melting pot for star players, and it is here that Maxey has shown his top-notch scoring ability and leadership qualities.
When the 76ers were in trouble, it was Maxey who stepped up and averaged 34.0 points per game, shooting 54.2% from the field, 40.0% from three-point range, and a perfect 100% from the free-throw line. Such statistics, even in the star-studded NBA, are enough to be remarkable.
In stark contrast, Embiid, despite his 31.5 points per game, his 39.2% shooting and 23.5% three-point shooting, as well as his lack of rebounding protection in key moments, made his performance a little inadequate. Especially in the G2 game, Embiid made a mistake in the rebounding protection of the inside, allowing the opponent Knicks to grab more secondary offensive opportunities.
The responsibility of the leader, the maturity of Maxi
A true leader is not only about leading the team to win games on the field, but also about passing on positive energy by leading by example off the field, and Maxi does a particularly good job of this. After the G2 game between the 76ers and the Knicks, while Embiid was still reeling from the referee's decision, Maxey had already set his sights on the future. Instead of dwelling on past defeats, he encouraged his teammates to focus on the next game, showing a maturity and poise that transcends his years.
This mentality is an extremely valuable asset for a team. It can help teams stay calm in the face of adversity and regain the rhythm of victory. Maxey's leadership temperament gives the 76ers more confidence and motivation.
The value of Maxi is recognized by the fans
Maxi's performance not only won the trust of the team, but also won the respect of the fans. His fighting spirit on the court, as well as his humble attitude off the court, have made him one of the most popular players on the 76ers. Fans believe that Maxi fully deserves a big contract and that his future is limitless.
According to NBA salary experts, Maxey is expected to sign a $205 million super-cap contract with the 76ers this offseason. Such a contract is not only an affirmation of his ability, but also a recognition of his leadership status.
summary
In the NBA, the power of leaders cannot be measured by data. Maxey used his performance to prove that he is qualified to be the leader of the 76ers. He not only leads the team to win games on the field, but also transmits positive energy off the field and leads the team to move forward. Compared with Embiid, Maxey is more like the leader of the 76ers, and his maturity and responsibility make people look forward to the future of the 76ers.
We have reason to believe that under Maxey's leadership, the 76ers can overcome the current difficulties and help the team go further by tying the series by a big score.
And Maxey himself will continue to write his own glorious story on the NBA stage.