Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain's chemistry is starting to show, with the unlikely duo proving to be a winning combination for the Sixers. In their 84 minutes together, the team boasts a net rating of +4.4 points per 100 possessions. While it may seem like an isolated sample size at this point in the season, it remains positive and indicative that Maxey's pairing with McCain is working.
McCain has had a resurgence since returning from injuries, with significant improvements in his game. He credits Tyrese Maxey with being a major part of his turnaround, saying the young guard's advice to "be yourself" helped him regain confidence on the court. Despite some good-natured teasing from Maxey about McCain's transition layup that almost resulted in a dunk, it's clear the two guards have developed a strong rapport.
The real breakthrough, however, came when Adem Bona finally knocked down his first three-pointer of the season. The shot, which was set up by practice routine involving Sixers assistant coach "Fab" Flournoy, has been part of Bona's long-term plan to stretch the floor as a stretch five in the NBA.
Bona, who had never made a three-pointer in college, expressed excitement about finally hitting one. He also acknowledged that he's proud of McCain for being his big brother and for acknowledging that he can hit threes. The two friends, who have been close since their draft class, were thrilled to see each other succeed on the court.
With both Maxey and Bona showing signs of improvement, it remains to be seen how these lineups will shape up as the season progresses. But for now, they're a promising sign that the Sixers' young core is starting to gel.
McCain has had a resurgence since returning from injuries, with significant improvements in his game. He credits Tyrese Maxey with being a major part of his turnaround, saying the young guard's advice to "be yourself" helped him regain confidence on the court. Despite some good-natured teasing from Maxey about McCain's transition layup that almost resulted in a dunk, it's clear the two guards have developed a strong rapport.
The real breakthrough, however, came when Adem Bona finally knocked down his first three-pointer of the season. The shot, which was set up by practice routine involving Sixers assistant coach "Fab" Flournoy, has been part of Bona's long-term plan to stretch the floor as a stretch five in the NBA.
Bona, who had never made a three-pointer in college, expressed excitement about finally hitting one. He also acknowledged that he's proud of McCain for being his big brother and for acknowledging that he can hit threes. The two friends, who have been close since their draft class, were thrilled to see each other succeed on the court.
With both Maxey and Bona showing signs of improvement, it remains to be seen how these lineups will shape up as the season progresses. But for now, they're a promising sign that the Sixers' young core is starting to gel.
I mean, who wouldn't want to see Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain rocking the court together? They're like two peas in a pod, except one pea's got some sweet three-point skills 
. And let me tell you, Adem Bona just dropped a bomb (literally, his first 3-pointer of the season 
), all thanks to practice routine vibes with Coach "Fab" Flournoy. It's like they're saying, 'Hey, we got this!' But for real though, it's awesome to see these young players gel and show signs of improvement. The Sixers' future looks bright! 
! They're like a match made in heaven on the court! And Adem Bona finally hitting a three-pointer, it's like, yay for him too 
! I was thinking, have you guys seen that movie with John Cena where he plays an NBA player? It's so funny, but also kinda inspiring. McCain and Maxey are like real-life heroes, making their teammates better and all 
. And I love how they're just chillin' on the court, having fun and playing together... it's like a beautiful thing 
! Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain's chemistry is no joke - +4.4 points per 100 possessions? That's some next-level stuff right there 
. I'm loving how McCain's confidence has come back after those injuries - and I've gotta chuckle at his response to "be yourself" advice from Maxey 
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Their chemistry on court is undeniable, even with just 84 minutes played together 
️ It's awesome to see Adem Bona finally hitting those threes too 
His confidence boost seems like a direct result of playing alongside his friend & teammate 
It's great to see him and Jared supporting each other, they're like brothers on the court. 
The fact that Tyrese was able to give Adem advice and help him regain confidence is so cool! 
Their partnership is giving me all the feels 
especially when he's got his squad by his side! 
. And Adem Bona's three-pointer? That's just a fluke 
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Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain are killing it together! It's not surprising, though - if Maxey can bring out the best in McCain, who knows what other magic happens on the court? 
And Bona finally hitting a three-pointer is a huge deal - his long-term plan was starting to look like a pipe dream, but he nailed it 
. The fact that these guys are close off the court and supporting each other is just another layer of why I love watching them play 
. Of course, there's still room for improvement, but this feels like progress 
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these lineups are definitely giving me hope for the Sixers this season 