All weekend long, Tyrese Maxey is soaking in the moment. For the first time in his career, the former first-round pick out of Kentucky is an NBA All-Star.

While out in Indianapolis, Maxey met with Sixers legend Allen Iverson.

The team caught the moment on camera when Maxey introduced members of his family to the Hall of Famer.

you never know who you’ll run into at #NBAAllStar! pic.twitter.com/wV3CQiZPWw

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 16, 2024

Since joining the Sixers, Maxey has had his fair share of comparisons to Iverson for multiple reasons. One, Maxey is a relentless worker and competitor, which is something Iverson would pride himself on throughout his career.

Two, Maxey is an undersized guard yet a fearless finisher in the paint. Despite being smaller than their competition, both Iverson and Maxey have proven that their height and frame wouldn’t stop them from attacking the basket at will.

On Sunday, Maxey will have the opportunity to showcase his talent on a different stage, joining the NBA’s most prominent players in Indiana. He becomes the latest Sixers guard to make the game after Ben Simmons collected his third appearance a few seasons ago.

For Maxey, he adds one All-Star nod to his resume, chasing Iverson, who was a regular in the big game with 11 appearances and two All-Star MVP honors.

Maxey joins the Eastern Conference All-Stars’ bench as the lone Sixers representative this season. While Joel Embiid was supposed to be playing alongside his teammate this year, a knee injury has him sidelined for at least several weeks.

Therefore, Maxey will represent the city of Philadelphia on his own in front of Iverson and the rest of the crowd out in Indiana.

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76ers News: Buddy Hield Predicted to be Trade Deadline’s Best Acquisition

By the end of the NBA trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers were one of the busiest teams of the day. Daryl Morey executed multiple deals to reshape the roster for the final stretch of the regular season.

Among the most notable things the Sixers did on deadline day was acquire Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers. While some might consider this a small move, others feel it was the best deal of this year’s deadline.

With about 30 games to go in the regular season, the people at Bleacher Report put together a list of bold predictions for the rest of the year. Among the things listed was that Hield was going to be the best addition of the trade deadline.

Despite having to get adjusted on the fly, Hield has managed to have an immediate impact for the Sixers. He has broken the 20-point mark in each of his first four games, and is showing his effectiveness as a floor spacer. In his most recent outing, Hield notched 22 points and 10 assists on 53.3% shooting against the Miami Heat.

Hield has been connected to the Sixers for years now, and he is showing why. His presence will be even more valuable if Joel Embiid is able to return from the knee injury he suffered against the Warriors.

As a dominant big man who likes to attack defenses in the mid range, Embiid needs spacing around him to operate properly. The Sixers were a low-volume three-point shooting team, but that is expected to change moving forward. Having someone who isn’t afraid to let it fly from deep should do wonders for Embiid.

Along with his fit next to Embiid, Hield has always thrived next to Tyrese Maxey in the backcourt. Since both guards can create and score on all three levels, they are a tough challenge for opposing defenses.

At the end of this season, Hield will become an unrestricted free agent. If he continues to play like this, the Sixers will have no choice but to re-sign him in the offseason.