As sports fans, everyone has a favorite team and player. It’s always exciting when your favorite player is also a great person off the court, and Kentucky fans can proudly say that about all of the Wildcats in the NBA.
One player, in particular, just received an award for this reason: Tyrese Maxey. The former Wildcat recently won the NBA Sportsmanship Award.
This was Maxey’s second award of the year, as he also received the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award. For the season, Maxey averaged 25.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game for the Philadelphia 76ers.
One of Maxey’s standout performances came in game five of the series against the Knicks, where he scored 46 points, had nine assists, and grabbed five rebounds. He also hit back-to-back three-pointers that forced overtime, leading to a win and extending the series.
Looking ahead to next season, Maxey is expected to be regarded as one of the best players in the NBA, aiming to take the 76ers deep into the playoffs.
Maxey has a real opportunity to improve his numbers next season, building on his success from this year. If he achieves this, Maxey will be considered one of the best young players in the NBA.
It’s great to see that while Maxey excels on the court, he is also a fantastic person who represents the University of Kentucky exceptionally well.
