The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves under immense pressure going into a new NBA season. With their star point guard James Harden eyeing an exit, the franchise requires the rest of their squad to step up. Amidst the uncertainties, Agent Zero has backed their #0 Tyrese Maxey under the team’s head coach.

The 76ers head coach recently showcased confidence in the quality of Tyrese publicly. Based on those words, the former NBA star backed the 22-year-old to display his superpowers on the court.

What did Agent Zero say about Tyrese Maxey?

Entering his fourth season in the NBA, Maxey faces the pressure of leading his side from the backcourt. With debates over his quality, Gilbert Arenas supported him in the latest episode of Gil’s Arena. He backed the shooting guard to become an All-NBA level talent “if he takes 20 shots”.

With possibly “no James Harden,” the “efficient” and “exciting” Tyrese can lead the team from the back. With the backing of coach Nick Nurse, Arenas believed his game looked bound to flourish in the upcoming season. The 41-year-old thus stated, “Having a green light man that gives you a whole another superpower”.

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“You don’t have to worry about taking bad shots,” Gilbert mentioned while talking about the perks of it. The 3-time All-Star further highlighted, “You don’t really gotta worry about running offense”. So he pointed out, “I think he could turn around this year and be that spark,” publicly backing Maxey for his qualities.

Can the youngster make it happen?

He has shown promise since stepping into the NBA but his game went through a rapid rise in recent stages. Tyrese averaged over 20 points last season, shooting 48% from the field goal in 60 regular season appearances. As a shooter, he displayed his elite prowess to turn up the intensity whenever the team needed it.

Thus, Coach Nurse was open to allowing his youngster the freedom he probably needed for a long time. Till now, Maxey has been dependable in the post-season phases too. Averaging over 20 in both of the last two playoff campaigns, his defensive game improved in those crunch times.

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Overall, the 6’2 NBA star has all the attributes to become a dominant figure on the court for a long time. With the 76ers having to let go of a few of their biggest stars in recent years, they would not look to repeat it with him. Can they hold on to him for a longer period? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.