Tyrese Maxey sets Sixers record for three-pointers
The All-Star guard surpassed the record for made threes held by Hall of Famer Allen Iverson.
Tyrese Maxey became the 76ers’ all-time leader in made three-pointers in the first quarter of Thursday’s home game against the Miami Heat.
Maxey needed four makes entering the game to pass Allen Iverson, who made 885 three-pointers in his Sixers career. Maxey needed less than six seasons to eclipse that career mark.
Maxey buried two deep shots in a matter of seconds early in the game, then hit a pull-up shot from the left wing with about four minutes remaining in the opening quarter. Then he got a pass from Trendon Watford — one of his close friends — for the record-breaking splash.
Maxey, a two-time All-Star, entered Thursday making 38% of his 6.2 three-point attempts per game in his five-plus NBA seasons. It has evolved into a massive weapon in his offensive arsenal, which has fueled the 29.1 points he has averaged this season entering Thursday.