Tyrese Maxey is a Major Part of Clippers Player’s Big NBA Regret – heavy.com

Since taking over as the starting point guard for the Philadelphia 76ers, Tyrese Maxey has earned a lot of respect around the league.
As a two-time NBA All-Star, Maxey is established as one of the top guards in the league. He’s someone that veteran opponents praise, and veteran teammates are thrilled to play with.
For one of Maxey’s former teammates, Nicolas Batum, he shockingly included Maxey in his biggest career regret. The longtime forward wishes he had more time playing alongside the veteran guard when he was closer to his prime.
GettyCAMDEN, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 26: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers participates in media day at 76ers Training Complex on September 26, 2025 in Camden, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph. User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
“If I have one regret, I wish I could have played longer with [Tyrese Maxey],” Batum said on the Old Man And The Three podcast.
“Maybe the only regret I would have in my career is like, he’s one of those guys like, I wish I could have played maybe longer with him. When I was younger—I was maybe too old now to play with him—but I wish I could be younger and play with him longer.”
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Batum’s not the only well-respected longtime veteran to share his praise for Maxey. When the Sixers concluded their 2024-2025 NBA season, the veteran guard Kyle Lowry stated he would like to return to the Sixers to play with Maxey again. Sure enough, he inked a one-year deal to return to Philadelphia.
Those types of compliments continue to assure the Sixers that they have a top player and leader in Maxey running their backcourt.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 17: Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives against Nicolas Batum #33 of the LA Clippers during the second half of a game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 17, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph. User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Batum didn’t even get a full season with the Sixers.
Just three games into his fourth season with the Los Angeles Clippers, Batum was traded to the Sixers. He was one of four players headed to Philadelphia in the big James Harden deal.
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Batum played in 57 games for the Sixers. He averaged 5.5 points (45.6% FG, 39.9% 3pt), 4.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists. At that point, Batum was 35 years old and already 16 years deep.
Maxey might’ve been a player of interest for Batum, but the star guard couldn’t keep him around this late into his career. Despite having interest from the 76ers, Batum signed a deal to return to the Clippers in 2024. He’s in the midst of his sixth season with the team. Batum is potentially closing out his second stint at the end of the year.
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Justin Grasso Justin Grasso is an NBA reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso
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