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Tyrese Maxey named TIME100 Next rising star
Tyrese Maxey, 25, joins TIME100 Next list of influential rising stars with LeBron James praising his leadership impact.
In brief
Tyrese Maxey, 25, joins TIME100 Next list of influential rising stars with LeBron James praising his leadership impact. Tyrese Maxey earned a spot on Time magazine's TIME100 Next list of emerging leaders, with LeBron James crediting him for influencing his decision to join the Sixers. Originally reported by…
Tyrese Maxey named TIME100 Next rising star
Tyrese Maxey, 25, earned a spot on Time magazine's TIME100 Next list of emerging leaders in sports, politics, technology and entertainment.
LeBron James calls Maxey 'special kid'
LeBron James described Maxey as 'a special kid' and 'a joy to be around' in a tribute to the two-time All-Star.
“a special kid”
James credits Maxey for Philly move
James stated that Maxey's relationship off the floor 'definitely influenced my decision to come to Philadelphia' when joining the Sixers.
“definitely influenced my decision to come to Philadelphia”
Maxey joins TIME100 Next list
Maxey, a Sixers guard, joined Democratic U.S. Sen. Andy Kim and actor Dominic Sessa on the TIME100 Next list of 'world's most influential rising stars'.
James highlights Maxey's leadership growth
James wrote that Maxey 'gets better every season' and has 'grown so much as a leader for our team on and off the floor'.
“gets better every season”
James and Maxey train together
James and Maxey have trained together for five summers and both played in the 2024 and 2026 NBA All-Star Games.
Maxey's TIME100 Next impact
Maxey's inclusion on TIME100 Next follows Jalen Hurts' 2023 recognition as a rising leader in the NFL.
The key point
Tyrese Maxey earned a spot on Time magazine's TIME100 Next list of emerging leaders, with LeBron James crediting him for influencing his decision to join the Sixers.
