76ers' Tyrese Maxey reveals what it took for him to return vs. Hornets
Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey reveals what it took for him to return from his finger injury against the Charlotte Hornets.
CHARLOTTE N. C. -- The Philadelphia 76ers were able to welcome Tyrese Maxey back to the floor in Saturday's win over the Charlotte Hornets maybe a bit earlier than expected.
He suffered a right finger tendon strain on March 7 against the Atlanta Hawks and returned in exactly three weeks, but the Sixers announced on March 10 that he would be re-evaluated in three weeks which would set his date for March 31. Maxey was able to return a few days earlier and he had a big game against the Hornets. He had 26 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists.
He shot 10-for-18 from the floor and 3-for-6 from deep which is a good sign for him as he works his way back from the injury. With that being said, what allowed Maxey to get back so quickly? According to the 2-time All-Star, he just listened to the doctors.
"So, the first day I got diagnosed with the injury, I said, ‘Listen, what do I have to come back faster? ’ They told me exactly what I need to do to play," Maxey stated. "They told me, if you wear this splint 24/7, don't take it off.