Overview

• Tyrese Maxey, the rapidly ascending guard of the Philadelphia 76ers, scored a career-high 50 points in a game against the Indiana Pacers, becoming the first Sixers guard since Allen Iverson to reach that scoring total.
• Maxey's performance has led to him being dubbed 'The Franchise' by teammate and NBA's reigning Most Valuable Player, Joel Embiid, signaling Maxey's central role in the team.
• Maxey's relationship with Embiid is seen as a key component to his fast start, with Embiid acting as a mentor and pushing Maxey to improve.
• The 76ers have won eight straight games and are 8-1 for the first time since 2000-01, with Maxey's performance being a significant contributing factor.
• Maxey is set to become a restricted free agent next summer, with the 76ers potentially able to sign him to a maximum-level contract.