Suffering Through ‘Out of Control’ James Harden Situation, Tyrese Maxey Recalls ‘Sad’ Ben Simmons Trauma: “We’ve Been Through This”

As the 2023-2024 NBA season begins, the Philadelphia 76ers are amid yet another chapter of turbulence and drama. Tyrese Maxey, a bright new star, recently spoke on JJ Redick’s podcast “Old Man and the Three”. He discussed the upcoming season and shed light on the recent Ben Simmons and James Harden sagas. Despite the turmoil, the Sixers have emerged as a symbol of tenacity and professionalism, exhibiting their ability to remain focused on their purpose.

However, while speaking about the Simmons’ situation, Maxey spoke about the team’s mentality and how this is a common phenomenon for them now.

Tyrese Maxey speaks about his former teammate’s situation

The conflict involving Ben Simmons was one of the most notable themes of the NBA offseason. Simmons, the former cornerstone of the Sixers’ team, publicly declared his intention to leave Philadelphia. This caused shockwaves throughout the league. The saga produced an argument among fans and players alike. Despite four years left on his contract, Simmons declared he no longer wanted to be a part of the squad. He stated his desire to be traded and expressed willingness to miss training camp to enforce his trade demand.

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The Simmons issue was not entirely unforeseen for Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers. Maxey, a three-year member of the crew, noted that the turbulence had become a relatively typical part of their travel. And during the “Old Man and the Three,” he spoke up about it. They asked him about the situation with Ben Simmons and he said, “It?s sad to say this, but this is normal for me. I?m not even trying to downplay it, but it?s sad that this is like a normal situation for us.”

“Like, I?ve been through this before. The guys that been in rotation, like Joel [Embiid], Tobias?[Harris], Danny Green, myself?we?ve been through this situation!” he added.

“So, it?s like telling the young guys, ?Look we?re here to practice, this is our job, we?re here to focus!? And, Nick Nurse and his staff make it easy as well. They?ve made it fun, they?ve made it competitive?guys aren?t really focused on that situation,” Maxey explained.

And with the ongoing situation with Harden, which is very similar to Simmons, Maxey added, “James?[Harden]?has been a real professional about the situation, so it?s been great, man.”

James Harden’s situation is out of his control now

The former MVP and recognized for his electric talent, James Harden, arrived in Philadelphia with high hopes. His transition into the Sixers’ lineup, on the other hand, was anything but easy. Harden tried to push a trade by publicly criticizing Daryl Morey, the president of Basketball Operations. However, after pulling off such a stunt, Harden is being seen in the bad picture by the world. Harden has already received a significant amount of his contract, with $18,000,000 in the bank. But he still leaves $17,600,000 on the table as he looks to leave the 76ers.

Tyrese Maxey, a rising Sixers star, was quick to praise James Harden for his unfailing professionalism amidst this hectic setting. Despite the looming $17,600,000 scenario and the ongoing trade speculation, Harden stayed committed to his craft and to his club. He said, “For me, it’s just trusting people that you have known for a decade, and when I got traded here, my whole thing was to retire a sixer. And the front office didn’t have that in their future plans, so it is literally out of my control.” The Harden scenario remains an intriguing and changing narrative as the 2023-2024 NBA season begins. The league will be watching to see if the Sixers can keep their coolness and tenacity in the face of continuous problems, or if the trade drama can be resolved.

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