8. Tyrese Maxey — Philadelphia 76ers
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The reigning Most Improved Player award winner took a giant leap in ’24. With James Harden gone, Maxey took over as Philadelphia’s lead guard and flourished in his new role. The 23-year-old is both extremely skilled and a plus-athlete. He’s lightning-fast with the ball and can score from all three levels. However, what separates Maxey is his sense of playing under control while also being completely fearless. He doesn’t make the same mistakes most young guards do. And, he took his game to an even higher level in the playoffs. The 76ers don’t have to worry about Maxey disappearing when the lights are brightest.
