PHILADELPHIA – It is very rare for someone to beat Tyrese Maxey to a basketball gym.

In fact, Maxey's close friend and new teammate Trendon Watford said on Tuesday morning that during the offseason, Maxey has often completed two or three workouts by the time Watford arrives at 9:00 a.m. to begin his day. Maxey's work ethic has almost become legendary around these parts.

On Tuesday morning, the Sixers held their typical 10:00 a.m. shootaround to finish preparing for their third contest against the Boston Celtics in as many weeks. Maxey was floored by what he saw when he stepped onto the court: another player getting shots up before him. It was Justin Edwards, the second-year wing desperate to submit a quality performance if his name was called.

"He was up here at, like, 8:00," Maxey sa

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