The Philadelphia 76ers enter the upcoming NBA season in a challenging position, with two of their biggest stars — Joel Embiid and Paul George — dealing with recurring injuries. While the uncertainty surrounding their health looms large, the Sixers’ best hope for consistency lies in the hands of rising star Tyrese Maxey. 76ers star named the toughest players to guard with LeBron James out off the list.

The NBA is stacked with offensive firepower these days, and during an appearance on The Deep 3 podcast, Maxey was asked to name the toughest players to guard at each position. While there’s always room for a surprise pick, the 76ers’ guard largely stuck with the league’s elite.

At point guard, Maxey went with Stephen Curry, whose shooting range and constant off-ball movement have tormented

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