cuz he doesnt play defense
Defense has been improved for a while now. He's just smaller. Like Brunson. Mitchell, etc same defensive limitations as them against bigger guards.
Maxey plays good aggressive defense for his size though. Almost 2 steals and a block per game at his height. He will just always get taken advantage of against bigger guards, like many of the other shorter guards around the league.
That's why VJ is a great fit next to him. Already a great defender 😎