PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers are sitting at 19-27 and have dealt with a slew of injuries throughout the season. Joel Embiid has played only 13 games while they have tried to work Paul George into things as they try and remain title contenders in the East.
Tyrese Maxey has had to take on much more responsibility and is averaging 27.1 points, 6.0 assists, and 3.5 rebounds while shooting 43.8% from the floor and 33.7% from deep. He also was averaging 1.9 steals per game.
Alas, Maxey was not named an All-Star when the Eastern Conference reserves for 2025 were revealed. The guards who were named over him were the likes of Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, and Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons.
“I’m disappointed,” coach Nick Nurse said on Friday. “I thought he’d be in it, but also the guys that made it are, obviously, having good seasons and the guys that didn’t as well. Not easy to make it. Again, a lot of weight put to where you are in the standings as well, obviously, but I feel like he’s playing at an All-Star level.”
Maxey was named an All-Star for the first time in 2024 and will be looking to try again in the 2025-26 season.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Sixers’ Nick Nurse reacts to 2025 All-Star snub of Tyrese Maxey
In a recent interview, Sixers head coach Nick Nurse expressed his disappointment over the snub of Tyrese Maxey from the 2025 All-Star game. Despite Maxey’s impressive performance this season, averaging over 20 points per game and leading the Sixers to a top seed in the Eastern Conference, he was not selected as an All-Star.
Nurse emphasized Maxey’s impact on the team, stating that he has been a key player in their success and deserves to be recognized for his hard work and dedication. He also mentioned that Maxey’s versatility and scoring ability make him a valuable asset to the team, and he believes that he should have been given the opportunity to showcase his skills on the All-Star stage.
Although disappointed, Nurse remains confident that Maxey will continue to prove himself and earn his spot in future All-Star games. He urged fans to continue supporting Maxey and the Sixers as they strive for success in the playoffs and beyond. #TyreseMaxey #NBAAllStar #Sixers #NickNurse
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