Tyrese Maxey discusses ego management among 76ers stars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:41 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Tyrese Maxey highlighted the need for Philadelphia 76ers players to manage their egos following the offseason acquisitions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. In an interview, Maxey emphasized collective success will depend on all players sharing the ball and checking personal ambitions. The new roster includes four All-Stars, raising questions about ball distribution and player roles. Maxey believes the 76ers can overcome these concerns if they maintain a team-first mentality.
- •Maxey urges teammates to check their egos for team success.
- •The 76ers added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown this offseason.
- •Maxey emphasizes the importance of ball sharing among All-Stars.
- •Philadelphia's roster includes multiple MVP and All-NBA players.
- •Maxey believes confidence in teammates is key for clutch situations.
- 6:41 AMYahoo Sports — Tyrese Maxey urges LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid to not have ‘an ego’ on the 76ers
"Tyrese Maxey honestly broke down one of the biggest issues fans believe the Philadelphia 76ers will have this season. The 76ers traded for Jaylen Brown and signed LeBron James this offseason, immediately catapulting the side to be one of the biggest contenders in the NBA.
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