Tyrese Maxey says he played a key role in helping recruit LeBron James to join the Philadelphia 76ers. According to reports, Maxey was in the middle of a workout when news broke that James had reached an agreement with the team. After the announcement, Maxey reacted immediately and later discussed how the process unfolded, describing it as similar to the recruiting approach used by former coach John Calipari. Maxey’s comments frame the effort as a collaborative recruiting push during the offseason, with Maxey ultimately becoming a teammate of James in Philadelphia. The reporting also situates Maxey’s statements within his recent career context, noting his past connection to Calipari and comparing that experience to what he characterizes as his own involvement in bringing a major star to the 76ers. Separately, one outlet reports the deal as a two-year, $8 million agreement with Philadelphia, while other coverage focuses more on Maxey’s remarks about the recruitment and his reaction to the signing news. Across sources, the central point is Maxey’s claim of involvement and his comparison to Calipari’s recruiting reputation.