Rajon Rondo sends a clear message about why Tyrese Maxey is a top player today originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Tyrese Maxey has broken out in the past few seasons as the star guard for the Philadelphia 76ers. This has been a long time coming because he has worked hard to become one of the most explosive guards in the league. He is clearly talented, but he has paired that with impressive hard work behind the scenes. It is well known that Maxey loves working alongside some of the most respected figures in the league. He and LeBron James have a long-standing relationship, and now, they are teammates in Philly. As one of the people Maxey has worked out with, Rajon Rondo always saw the potential in the 76ers guard. Rajon Rondo already knew Tyrese Maxey would be a star As one of the most cerebral players in recent NBA history, Rondo knows what a good player looks like. He has played with plenty, which includes LeBron and the Boston Celtics' Big Three. With that kind of track record, Rondo knows what it takes to be a star player. With the time he has spent with Maxey, he already knew that the 76ers guard is ready for the spotlight. His attitude behind the scenes is what has helped him become a top player nowadays, and his star will continue to shine even with all of the star teammates he now has in Philly. MORE: Tyrese Maxey knows he has to make sacrifices by playing with Jaylen Brown and LeBron James Rondo is a mentor to Maxey, and having him as a guide is a big deal. He is one of the smartest basketball minds in the world, so picking his brain is always a good thing for a player. With his willingness to learn, Maxey has made himself a great player who is always looking for improvements. "Any young point guard that wanted to learn from me at that particular time, even now to this day, it’s like, you know, I’m all ears. So, that’s kind of how that came about. As I said, to this day, he’s still working out at five thirty in the morning. Him and Bron in the gym," Rondo said about Maxey on The Road Trippin' Show. Now, Maxey will be reaping the benefits of being a star player for Philly. Some people might see him as the fourth-best player on the team, but he is ready to take charge and prove that he deserves more love because he has everything a coach would want from a star guard. More NBA news:
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