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Tyrese Maxey, a Klutch Sports client who has developed a close relationship with LeBron James, embraces the four-time MVP after an NBA game. The 76ers are reportedly among the teams making a pitch to James in free agency following their blockbuster acquisition of Jaylen Brown.<\/p>\n
LeBron James chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> this offseason. He had his pick of nearly every team in the league, and decided to take his talents to Philadelphia. He\u2019s joined the hopeful Eastern Conference contenders on a two-year $7.9 million deal. And he\u2019ll join a formidable starting-lineup of\u00a0 Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe.<\/p>\n Many believe of the teams James was considering throughout the offseason, the 76ers are the most championship ready. After acquiring Brown via trade from the Boston Celtics<\/a>, and adding James, their odds to win the championship in 2026-27 skyrocketed. As per FanDuel Sportsbook, the 76ers and defending champion New York Knicks are tied as the favorites to reach the NBA Finals<\/a> from the Eastern Conference (plus-1000).<\/p>\n The amount of talent on the 76ers roster is undeniable. The main concern, however, is how this starting-lineup will figure out how to share the basketball<\/a>. With multiple workout videos making their way onto social media of James and Maxey working out together<\/a>, the basketball world has tried to examine the duo\u2019s relationship a little more closely.<\/p>\n Tyrese Maxey Reveals His Feelings For LeBron James<\/p>\n Tomer Azarly, an <\/a>NBA<\/a> reporter for ClutchPoints, asked Maxey about that very thing during a recent, exclusive interview, hoping to get a better understanding of James and Maxey\u2019s personal relationship.<\/p>\n \u201cI work out with LeBron (James) early in the morning, and that\u2019s just off of being cool with him. It\u2019s funny, he\u2019s like a big brother, like an OG to me, and for us to be teammates, it was funny because a kid asked me the other day, he looked at me and said, \u2018are you and LeBron friends?\u2019 I thought about it. I leaned back and I said, \u2018you know, I guess we are friends. He\u2019s the old, old, old guy, but he\u2019s like one of my old friends.\u2019 It\u2019s funny because we are teammates now, co-workers, but it\u2019s kind of like a big brother situation,\u201d Maxey said.<\/p>\n Spoke exclusively with Tyrese Maxey on his relationship with LeBron James, the free agency decision, and how the Philadelphia 76ers will look with him, James, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid.\n<\/p>\n Azarly posted excerpts from his exclusive interview wit Maxey on his official X account (@TomerAzarly)<\/a>.<\/p>\n Did Maxey Know About James\u2019 76ers Decision Before the Public?<\/p>\n Prior to James finalizing his free agency decision, everyone with a connection to James appeared to have a crystal ball to predict the future. But, its possible that Maxey, who\u2019s spent countless hours in the gym with James, even before they become teammates, might have known about \u201cKing James’\u201d plans before the rest of the world.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m not going to say I knew and just didn\u2019t tell anyone, but I had multiple conversations with LeBron,\u201d Maxey revealed.<\/p>\n Maxey hasn\u2019t admitted he knew anything definitively, but that\u2019s one ambiguous answer by the 25-year-old, star guard. Maxey is fresh off the best season of his career. He posted career-highs in points (28.3), assists (6.6), rebounds (4.1), steals (1.9), and blocks (0.8) per game, being named to his first All-NBA Team of his young career (third-team).<\/p>\n As for James, in his age-41-season, he still averaged over 20.0 points per game (20.9). He was also named an NBA All-Star for a record, twenty-third consecutive season. Every time he steps on an NBA court, he extends multiple all-time records. This season, No. 24, will remain the most anyone has ever played in an NBA career. And, he\u2019ll only be extending his lead on the all-time points scored list (43,440).<\/p>\n The talent on this roster can\u2019t be questioned \u2014 on paper. How Maxey and his \u201cbig brother\u201d will fair on the court together for an entire season remains to be seen.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tDave Ettinger<\/a> Dave Ettinger is a veteran sports writer, covering breaking and trending news across the NBA and NFL for Heavy.com. With over 10 years of experience in sports media, Dave\u2019s versatility extends to television, radio, and journalism. 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