The Sixers are undefeated, and their 24-year-old guard is the best player on the floor every night.
Tyrese Maxey didn’t come into this season to ease in. He came to dominate.
Four games into the 2025–26 campaign, Maxey is leading the NBA in scoring at 37.5 points per game. That’s not a typo. That’s a statement.
He opened the season with 40 points against Boston, dropped 28 on Charlotte, followed with 43 versus Orlando, and just posted 39 points and 10 assists in a 139–134 overtime win over Washington. He’s averaging 8.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and shooting 45.5% from the field, 47.4% from three, and 86.7% from the free throw line. He’s logging 41.7 minutes per game — the highest in the league — and he’s looked in control every second he’s on the floor.
The Sixers are 4–0, and Maxey is the reason.
This isn’t a hot streak. It’s a transformation.
He’s not just putting up numbers — he’s dictating games. He’s controlling tempo, carving up defenses, and creating offense for everyone around him. His pull-up jumper is sharp. His first step is still one of the quickest in the league. But now there’s more precision. More poise. More command.
The finger injury that slowed him last season is gone. So is the hamstring issue from the spring. Maxey looks stronger, more balanced, and completely healthy. He’s finishing through contact, hitting threes off movement, and absorbing 40+ minutes a night without showing fatigue. The work he put in during the offseason is obvious. And it’s paying off.
Physically, he’s tougher. He’s no longer just a speed guard — he’s a problem. He’s holding up against bigger defenders, taking bumps in the paint, and bouncing right back. He’s staying on balance when he drives, and he’s more creative once he gets into the lane.
He’s also making better reads. His 8.3 assists per game aren’t empty stats. They’re a sign of a guard seeing the floor like a veteran. When teams blitz him, he finds the open man. When they sag, he pulls up with confidence. He’s not forcing plays — he’s setting the pace.
That 10-assist performance in Washington was the clearest sign yet: Maxey’s no longer just scoring in bunches. He’s elevating the entire offense.
With Joel Embiid still working back into rhythm and Paul George yet to make his season debut, Maxey has become both the focal point and the glue. He’s not a stopgap — he’s the foundation. The Sixers are undefeated, and he’s been the engine behind every win.
Nothing about this looks accidental. His shooting splits are clean. His control is tight. His decisions are quick. He’s not trying to prove anything — he’s just playing like he owns the moment.
Tyrese Maxey isn’t just having a breakout. He’s stepping into stardom — and the rest of the league is feeling it.
He’s not just back. He’s better. And he’s just getting started.
