Tyrese Maxey continues to grow in a franchise icon role with the Philadelphia 76ers. With Joel Embiid and Paul George both on the decline, he’s set to take over the team soon. But before that, Maxey tried taking over at the National Dog Show first.

The Philadelphia 76ers star ran two dogs through the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Agility Show while the show taped in Philadelphia.

Tyrese Maxey has been nothing short of incredible for the Philadelphia 76ers to start the new NBA season. With superstars Joel Embiid and Paul George in and out of the lineup with respective injuries, Maxey has been a consistently dominant force for the Sixers thus far.

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey ran two dogs, Howie and Spike, through the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Agility Show on Nov. 16 (which was televised on Thanksgiving as part of the 2025 National Dog Show).

Maxey directed two energetic dogs through a series of obstacles that included tunnels, weave poles and a tire for the dogs to leap through.

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey discusses the possibility of winning the MVP award amid a strong start to the season.

After a scorching 4-0 start, the Philadelphia 76ers are now sitting at 9–8, a record many see as far more realistic given that Joel Embiid and Paul George have combined for only nine appearances, while Kelly Oubre Jr., who opened the season strong, is also sidelined.

Philadelphia is the best place in the country to be a sportswriter, and maybe the best place in the world. It has everything, including soccer. And it’s not New York. (Relax. I’m from New York.) There is no patience here for complacency,