Overview
- On Mind the Game, James singled out Maxey of the 76ers and Johnson of the Hawks as this season’s standout improvers.
- James said he has trained with both players in recent summers, praising their 5 a.m. habits and day-to-day consistency.
- Maxey is averaging 31.1 points per game to rank third in the NBA, with career highs of 4.6 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.8 steals.
- James called Maxey one of the best point guards in the league, citing his speed, handle and shot-making growth.
- Johnson is posting 23.7 points, 10.4 rebounds and 8.4 assists with seven triple-doubles, drawing a Scottie Pippen-style point‑forward comparison and an All-Star projection from James.