The Philadelphia 76ers’ Star Power Shouldn’t Overshadow Tyrese Maxey

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The Philadelphia 76ers’ Star Power Shouldn’t Overshadow Tyrese Maxey

Originally posted on TWSN | By Marissa Myers | Last updated Oct 21, 2026 9:15 AM ET

Tyrese Maxey’s Historic Streak Shows Why the 76ers Must Keep Him Central

The Philadelphia 76ers ended up securing their first win of the season on the first night as they beat the New York Knicks 106-100. This win started to show the 76ers got it right by adding stars this offseason like Jaylen Brown and LeBron James.

However, Tyrese Maxey also proved that he should still be the focal point player that Philadelphia builds around.

Tyrese Maxey’s Historic Streak Is a Reminder the 76ers Still Need to Build Around Him

Maxey ended up creating history as he scored 28 points, marking the sixth consecutive season opener in which he has scored 20 points. This ties the record set by Julius Erving and Hal Greer.

Tyrese Maxey has 20+ points in 6 consecutive season openers, tied for the longest streak in 76ers history (Julius Erving and Hal Greer). pic.twitter.com/GnFlY6KuUj
— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) October 21, 2026

Maxey’s speed and overall consistency make him a true foundational player that the 76ers can’t shy away from building around just because of the new stars they have on the roster. Instead they should be making sure those stars help Maxey further reach his potential this season.

This article first appeared on TWSN and was syndicated with permission.

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