Tyrese Maxey on LeBron James: Rivalry to Friendship

On March 25, Philadelphia 76er star Tyrese Maxi opened up about his relationship with

Lakers legend LeBron James during a recent appearance on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

The two NBA stars share a strong bond that goes beyond the court, including early morning

workouts together.

Maxi explained he stays locked in during games, treating matchups like James as just part

of the job without getting nervous.

He saves the excitement for afterward when he can fully appreciate facing one of the

greats.

Fallon showed a photo from an All-Star game where Maxi was driving past James, sparking

laughs and more talk about their connection.

Maxi revealed they trained together at six in the morning during the summer, building

that rapport off season.

Fans loved the clip shared on Fallon's ex account, calling it peak energy and fun to

watch.

Many highlighted how the rival returns into real friendship.

This glimpse into Maxi's world shows how respect between competitors can lead to lasting

ties in the league.

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I'm Corey with The Story.