The final sordid chapter of this Sixers’ saga played out Sunday, and while everyone associated with the club is eager to turn the page, Tyrese Maxey couldn’t help but reread a previous chapter.
Specifically the fifth-year point guard reminded everyone that back on Media Day, six months ago, he had said the retooled roster was nothing more than “names on the paper.” His point was that it was nice to add Paul George and some others to a team already featuring himself and Joel Embiid, but everybody would have to prove they could play together.