Philadelphia 76ers star guard Tyrese Maxey has received a major acknowledgement from the NBA community.
On Monday, Maxey was officially named as an All-Star starter for the 2025-26 NBA season. It is Maxey’s second time being named an All-Star and his first time as a starter.
Tyrese Maxey named NBA All-Star starter
Maxey needed support from fans, fellow players and media members in order to secure a starting spot. All-Star starters are selected by a combination of fans (50% of the vote), current NBA players (25%) and a media panel (25%).
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On the season, Maxey is averaging career highs in points (30.3), assists (6.7), rebounds (4.4), steals (1.9), and blocks (1.0). He's one of just three players in the league, and the only one in the East, averaging at least 30.0 points and 6.0 assists. He's also the only player in the league this season with at least 1,000 points, 250 assists, and 70 steals, per the Sixers.
Maxey will join Jalen Brunson, Jaylen Brown, Cade Cunningham and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the starting five for the Eastern Conference.
Luka Dončić, Nikola Jokić, Stephen Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama were named as starters for the Western Conference.
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