Force multiplier for Tyrese Maxey’s Team USA snub: If you want to be motivated, you can utilize anything.
The point guard for the 76ers was not included on the list of 41 NBA players who were chosen to represent USA Basketball in the 2024 Summer Olympics on Tuesday. The team will be reduced to a 12-person roster for the Paris Games this summer.
Maxey stated on Thursday, “I mean, it happens” in reference to not being in the pool. “I know they have their people, but nevertheless. Perhaps I didn’t do enough, after all. I’m hoping to strive harder so I can attempt to be noticed again in the future.
But I won’t be offended by it. Well, I get it, and I still want them to prevail, so whatever.Maxey is one of the young stars of the NBA who is currently in his fourth season of play.This season, as a reserve, he is vying for a spot on his first Eastern Conference All-Star squad. Additionally, the 23-year-old is a strong contender for the league’s Most Improved Player honor.
Through his first 41 games, Maxey was averaging career highs in points (25.8), rebounds (3.7), assists (6.7), and steals (1.0). On November 12 against the Indiana Pacers, he scored a career-high 50 points. He has now scored 30 points or more 12 times.
Maxey stated, “You can use anything as motivation.” “And, of course, you put [being passed over] on the list.”
Joel Embiid of the Sixers is one of the main attractions in the pool. Point guards in the pool include Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks), Chris Paul (Warriors), Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors), De’Aaron Fox (Sacramento Kings), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), and Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks).
Melton began the process of ramping up
When asked his emotional state, De’Anthony Melton said, “I’m straight.”Thus, it was inquired of the shooting guard when he anticipates recovering from a lumbar spine stress response.”[Shoot], it’s day by day right now,” he remarked, his expression bewildered. Day by day, that is. All I have to do is go receive my rehab and therapy, coupled with a ramp-up procedure.
Melton will have missed nine of the previous eleven games due to the injury, including Thursday’s matchup against the Pacers.He may currently perform conditioning exercises and stationary activities before returning to full workouts.
His defensive presence has been missed by the Sixers. Melton is fifth in the league for deflections (3.2), sixth in terms of thefts (1.6 per game), and sixth in terms of deflections per 36 minutes (4.0).A career-high 11.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.6 steals are also averaged by him.