Tyrese Maxey Surpasses Allen Iverson's Sixers 3-Point Record

The 25-year-old guard becomes the franchise's all-time leader in made 3-pointers in a win over the Miami Heat.

Feb. 27, 2026 at 3:24pm

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Tyrese Maxey, the 25-year-old guard for the Philadelphia 76ers, has surpassed the franchise's all-time 3-point record previously held by Allen Iverson. Maxey hit his 886th career 3-pointer in a 124-117 win over the Miami Heat, passing Iverson's mark of 885 set over 12 seasons in Philadelphia. The milestone signals a new era for the Sixers, with Maxey emerging as the team's new face of the franchise after a career-best season so far.

Why it matters

Passing Iverson's record, one of the most iconic players in Sixers history, carries significant weight. At just 25 years old, Maxey's accomplishment showcases his rapid rise and the Sixers' shift towards a new generation of talent, moving past the team's recent struggles with injuries and playoff disappointments.

The details

Maxey needed just four 3-pointers to surpass Iverson's record, which he accomplished in the first quarter of Thursday's game. He finished the night with 28 points, 11 assists, 5 steals and 4 rebounds, cementing his status as an emerging superstar. The Sixers have remained in playoff contention this season despite early injury issues for star Joel Embiid and inconsistency from Paul George.

  • Maxey hit his record-breaking 886th 3-pointer in the first quarter of the February 27, 2026 game against the Miami Heat.
  • Iverson's previous franchise record of 885 3-pointers was set over 12 seasons with the Sixers from 1996 to 2006.

The players

Tyrese Maxey

The 25-year-old guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who has emerged as the new face of the franchise, surpassing Allen Iverson's franchise record for 3-pointers made.

Allen Iverson

A Hall of Fame guard who played 12 seasons for the Philadelphia 76ers and held the franchise record for 3-pointers made with 885, until being surpassed by Tyrese Maxey.

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What they’re saying

“Yeah, man, that's a blessing, honestly. I'm just happy, man. I'm blessed. I thank God for the opportunity. I thank God for the Sixers organization for drafting me, trusting me, believing in me, thankful to both my coaches, Doc Rivers) and (Nick) Nurse. They saw a lot of confidence in me.”

— Tyrese Maxey (newsweek.com)

“Once I heard about it (the record), I wanted to do that at the crib. The fans are a big part of my success. I'm very thankful to all the fans in Philadelphia. We have a special connection … AI is somebody who we've all looked up to … and to be able to pass him in anything in basketball, that's cool, and to have my name next to his is a blessing.”

— Tyrese Maxey (newsweek.com)

What’s next

The Sixers will look to continue their playoff push as Maxey solidifies his status as the team's new franchise player.

The takeaway

Tyrese Maxey's record-breaking performance signals a new era for the Philadelphia 76ers, with the 25-year-old guard emerging as the face of the franchise and leading the team back to contention despite early-season adversity.