Max Christie has produced consistent high-level perimeter shooting results for the Dallas Mavericks throughout his first full season with the team. He’s shooting 44.3% from three-point range on 5.4 attempts per game, placing him among the most efficient high-volume perimeter shooters in the NBA.

The production has come in a variety of situations — catch-and-shoot opportunities, shots off movement and rhythm jumpers created when defenses collapse — and has made him a consistent spacing threat for the Mavericks. At 22, he’s laying the foundation as a crucial long-term talent next to Cooper Flagg.

The improvement has coincided with a larger offensive role and increased defensive attention, shifting how opponents guard Dallas when Christie is on the floor.

Max Christie’s Efficiency Among High-Volume Shooters

Among players attempting five or more three-pointers per game, Christie ranks inside the league’s top tier in three-point percentage. He is shooting 44.3%, placing him in the same efficiency range as several established perimeter threats, including Jamal Murray (45.1%), Sam Merrill (45.5%), and Miles McBride (43.4%).

Christie is one of the youngest players in that group, and his combination of volume and accuracy has elevated his profile beyond that of a situational shooter. His percentage places him ahead of several higher-usage players across the league, reinforcing that his shooting impact is not dependent on low-volume opportunities.

Christie is averaging 12.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 39 games this season while shooting 48.0% from the field and 85.1% from the free-throw line.

Shooting Versatility Expands His Dallas Mavericks Role

Christie’s shooting success has not been limited to a single type of look. He has converted catch-and-shoot threes, shots coming off movement and rhythm jumpers when defenses rotate toward the paint. The absence of hesitation has been notable — when open, he shoots.

That confidence has altered how opponents defend Dallas. Closeouts have become more aggressive, defenders are less willing to help off Christie, and spacing improves when he is on the floor. Even when he is not scoring, his presence on the perimeter influences coverage and opens driving lanes for teammates.

When asked to describe his season, Christie emphasized growth rather than statistics.

“Just being confident, being aggressive, and feeling like I’m maturing mentally,” Christie told DallasHoopsJournal.com. “Physically and basketball-wise, I feel like I’ve got all the tools to be a great player. Mentally, I’m taking steps in the right direction — being more aggressive, looking for my shot more, while still making the right play.”

Max Christie Would Welcome NBA Three-Point Contest

With NBA All-Star Weekend approaching, Christie’s shooting efficiency has solidified him as a strong candidate to be invited to participate in the league’s annual Three-Point Contest.

“That would be sick,” Christie told DallasHoopsJournal.com. “That would be a dream come true if I got invited to be a part of that, so I definitely wouldn’t turn it down. Either way, I’m just happy to be shooting it as well as I am right now. It’d be a great bonus to be in the three-point contest, but if not, I’m still grateful for the year I’m having so far.”

Whether Christie receives that opportunity or not to represent the Mavericks in the Three-Point Contest at Intuit Dome, his shooting has already shifted how he is viewed around the league.

A Measurable Step Forward

For Dallas, Christie’s development has been one of the silver linings of a challenging season. He’s not continued to grow as an offensive player as he sharpens his game as a three-level scorer, while embracing the challenges of taking on tough defensive assignments.

Whether or not All-Star Weekend includes his name, this season has marked a clear progression, supported by both efficiency and impact.

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