Unbelievable News:Tyrese Maxey jokes about a drug test after fans see his bulked up physique.
Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers shared a comical moment with followers on social media, admitting that he underwent a drug test after admirers commented on his bulked-up appearance.
Maxey tweeted that he “really got drug tested because of y’all,” along with two smiling emojis, after admirers spotted his muscular transformation during a press conference announcing his contract extension.
This moment illustrated the often funny, but also serious, consequences of athletes’ bodily transformations becoming viral.
Maxey’s bulked-up appearance, as seen in a form-fitting shirt and a workout video, piqued followers’ interest, prompting quips about his remarkable new muscles.
As a result of such viral moments, players are frequently subjected to random drug testing, a practice widespread in professional sports.
This is not the first time a player has faced such scrutiny; in 2019, a photoshopped photograph of Alex Caruso prompted a random drug test while he was with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The attention on Maxey’s physique is a good indicator for the 76ers as they enter a crucial season.
During the news conference, team president Daryl Morey emphasized Maxey’s patience in signing the five-year, $204 million agreement.
His decision to postpone the extension from the previous summer helped the Sixers to maintain salary space, allowing them to sign Paul George to a four-year, $211.6 million contract in free agency.
