After the Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a 106-100 win against the New York Knicks on Opening Night, Tyrese Maxey didn’t just talk about the big names like LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. He made sure to shine a light on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, calling him out as a key voice in the locker room. Maxey said Caldwell-Pope is underrated, and his talk is exceptional, showing real growth as a leader. In the game, Caldwell-Pope scored 13 points with a pair of crucial threes in the fourth quarter, but Maxey emphasized that it’s Caldwell-Pope’s leadership and championship experience from his time with the Lakers that the team needs all season long. With Maxey leading with 28 points, he’s reminding everyone that winning takes more than just stars—it’s about the unsung heroes too.
