Sixers 3 goals: Tyrese Maxey needs to provide playmaking, defense

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey needs to improve as a playmaker and a defender in the 2023-24 season.

In this continuing series, Sixers Wire looks at the 18 players, per Sportrac, that comprise the Philadelphia 76ers roster — 15 under contract and the three players on two-way deals — and gives each three goals for the 2023-24 season.

The new season begins on Oct. 26, and training camp begins on Oct. 3. Now is the time to begin previewing the new season of adventure that is Sixers basketball.

Up next in this series is Tyrese Maxey. The young guard out of Kentucky had a terrific third season. He averaged 20.3 points and shot 43.4% from deep, but there are still areas he can improve in.

For Maxey, his three are: