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Tyrese Maxey gave the evening’s first toast, beginning his remarks by recognizing all the other 2026 TIME100 Next honorees in attendance.
“For me, it’s just an honor to be amongst all of you and be able to speak today,” Maxey said. “What motivates me, honestly, is y’all.”
Maxey shared a motto that he’s strived to follow since he was a kid: to get “1% better every single day.” He added that his father encouraged him that “the sky’s the limit.”
Maxey went on to highlight that his platform has enabled him to pursue other passions, including launching a nonprofit foundation to “give back” to the community.
The NBA All-Star closed out his toast by applauding all the honorees in the room.
“Shout out to all y’all,” he said. “I do really appreciate y’all because y’all are extremely inspirational to me, myself, and all of us around.”
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0:00 NBA Star Tyrese Maxey Accepts TIME100 Next Honor
0:23 Tyrese Maxey's 1% Better Every Day Philosophy
0:43 How His Dad Inspired His NBA Dreams
0:56 Giving Back Through the Tyrese Maxey Foundation
1:18 Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders
1:37 Tyrese Maxey's Closing TIME100 Next Toast