The NBA announced on Thursday that Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has been named the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for his efforts in the communities of Philadelphia and Dallas this past summer. Along with the honor, the NBA also announced that it will donate $10,000 to the Tyrese Maxey Foundation.
a pillar of the community.
congrats to our guy, @TyreseMaxey! u2764ufe0f pic.twitter.com/47TVMjZLy0— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 17, 2024The award is given to acknowledge NBA players for giving back to their communities.