5 Sixers thoughts: LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey sing each other's praises; how will the team utilize a long layoff?

5 Sixers thoughts: LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey sing each other's praises; how will the team utilize a long layoff?

Beginning the week with a batch of Sixers notes, including LeBron James' rave review of Tyrese Maxey on Sunday night.

Lakers News: LeBron James Gives Ultimate Praise To 76ers' Tyrese Maxey

As the oldest player in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has seen some of the league’s best up-and-coming stars rise up the ranks and establish themselves as the next guard. For example, James faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers, who have been led by Tyrese Maxey during the 2025-26 season. While the Lakers and James are the ones that took home the win, Maxey did his part to keep the 76ers in it as he led his team in scoring wit…