76ers’ Tyrese Maxey Reveals What It’s Really Like Working Out With Lakers’ LeBron James
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey recently worked out with NBA superstar LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. The two All-Stars share the same agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group.
NBA reporter Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints caught up with Maxey a few days after the youngster trained with LeBron to get a better understanding of what it’s really like working out with the oldest active player in the league.
“Yeah, I think the biggest thing is for me is what I can take from him is just his passion for the game,” Tyrese Maxey said about working out with LeBron James. “Like, I’m extremely passionate. I love basketball. Anytime I can do anything that pertains to basketball, I want to do it. But this man is going on like Year 23 and he was working out and talking and involved like it was probably Year five for him. You know what I’m saying? And that’s amazing to see. And I think anybody who’s able to watch him, not just work out but play should feel honored because it’s amazing.”
LeBron, 40, has been in the NBA since 2003. He turns 41 in December and is the leading scorer of all time. The Akron native is a four-time champion, a four-time MVP and a four-time Finals MVP. He has nothing left to prove.
However, according to Maxey, LeBron still trains very intensely.
“I don’t know how many times I’ve worked out with him now,” Maxey said. “I mean, that’s crazy to say, I guess, and that’s how I know I am getting a little old. But, um, yeah, it’s good work, man. It’s good work. He does a good job of talking and just being vocal and helping. I’m very appreciative of him. He’s done a lot.”
Next season could be LeBron’s final campaign in the NBA, as the basketball legend will make $52.6 million in the final year of his contract with the Lakers. The NBA won’t be the same when LeBron is gone, so fans and players should cherish him as long as he’s playing.
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