LeBron James admitted that Tyrese Maxey was one of the main reasons he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. James has grown to admire Maxey, and he liked the idea of playing with him and helping the 76ers reach the NBA Finals.

James and Maxey have been working out together for several years, and the 41-year-old forward has witnessed the consistent growth of the 25-year-old guard.

On a lighter note, James has witnessed the adorable growth of Maxey's daughter as well.

They even shared a cute moment during a recent scrimmage.

“Say ‘What's up, Uncle Bron?' You can call him Papa Bron if you want,” said Maxey.

“Right. I'm that age. By the time she gets 10, I will be in my 50s!” replied James.

TYRESE: "You can call him papa Bron if you want!"

LEBRON: *nods* "By the time she get 10, imma be in my 50s!"

Marvel Maxey stealing everyone's hearts, including @KingJames ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vWX6HMvKdI

— NBA (@NBA) October 13, 2026

At one point, the NBA's all-time leading scorer even took care of the five-month-old darling on the bench when her dad had to take the floor.

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Aside from basketball stuff, Maxey can always seek parenting advice from James, who has been widely praised for being a great dad. The four-time champion has always made sure to cherish his time with his family, especially since he is always busy.

James and his wife, Savannah James, often attended the games of Bronny James and Bryce James in high school. He has been extra supportive of Zhuri James, who is a rising star in volleyball.

Obviously, Maxey will learn a lot from James. He has already imbibed the four-time MVP's discipline and commitment, two attributes that can help him greatly on the court and at home.