Maxey took another major leap forward in 2023-24, as he averaged 25.9 points, 6.2 assists, 3.7 rebounds, 3.0 three-pointers, 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks in 37.5 minutes per game over 70 regular-season appearances -- all career highs -- en route to his first All-Star nod. He was rewarded with a massive five-year, $204 million max contract extension. The 76ers also acquired Paul George in free agency this summer, but Maxey figures to still be the No. 2 option behind Joel Embiid moving forward, as George is essentially taking over Tobias Harris' role in Philadelphia's offense. The only thing holding Maxey back from being a consensus early-round pick is his field-goal percentage. He shot 45.0 percent from the field on 20.3 attempts per game last season compared to 48.1 percent on 15.2 shots a night the prior year. While reaching for Maxey inside the top 30 may be a risky proposition, fantasy managers should have no hesitation selecting him in the middle rounds because he has a solidified leading role on a contending team.
