Tyrese Maxey had his season cut short due to a tendon injury in his finger. His absence toward the end of the season was just another roadblock the Philadelphia 76ers had to navigate, as he joined All-Stars Paul George and Joel Embiid on the inactive players list.

I’ve been motivated all my life," the star guard says. "But that [disappointing season] motivated me to a level that I can’t even explain, honestly."