Max Christie
#00SG · Dallas Mavericks
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 252 | 7.9 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 43.5% | 38.6% | 85.7% |
| 2025-26 | 66 | 12.6 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 45.0% | 40.6% | 88.7% |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 9.6 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 42.7% | 36.6% | 85.5% |
| 2023-24 | 67 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 42.7% | 35.6% | 78.3% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$16.0M
AAV
$5.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Max Christie's contract with the Dallas Mavericks grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $5.3M per year over 3 years, this is a role player contract. Max's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 23 years old, Max is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Max Christie earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 252 career games, Max has averaged 7.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. Max's strongest metric is FG% at 4354.7, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.4, below the Shooting Guard median of 4.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Max ranks 41st in overall performance. Max will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Dallas Mavericks.
Current Sentiment
Max Christie is experiencing a surprising breakout, earning genuine respect from teammates and media analysts alike. His improved three-point shooting and defensive consistency are being praised as career-defining improvements this season. At $5.3M annually, he's viewed as excellent value—a bargain-bin role player exceeding expectations significantly. The narrative centers on proving doubters wrong after being acquired as a throw-in piece. Fans are cautiously optimistic he'll maintain growth, though questions remain about ceiling limitations long-term.
Transaction History
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