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Max Christie, former MSU hoops standout, showing encouraging sample size in NBA with Lakers
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Max Christie currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA after spending his college career at Michigan State. The Lakers selected Christie in the 2nd round of the 2022 NBA Draft.
Lakers beat reporter Mike Trudell posted an encouraging stat regarding Christie’s numbers as a rookie. Christie is making 47.8% of his three-pointers so far. It’s worth noting that Christie shot 63.2% from the floor in four games with Los Angeles’ G League team the South Bay Lakers.
Rookie Max Christie has made 11 of the 23 triples he’s attempted this season, good for 47.8%. Small sample size, but very encouraging, especially considering his @SouthBayLakers shooting (12 of 19, 63.2% in 4 games).
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) December 19, 2022
Christie spent one season with the Spartans in 2022. Christie averaged 9.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. Christie also shot 38.2% from the floor and made 82.4% of his free throws at Michigan State.
The Spartans have produced players like Draymond Green and Jaren Jackson Jr. in the past.
The Lakers are 13-16 so far this NBA season. Christie has played in a total of 13 games averaging 3.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 0.4 assists. Los Angeles faces the Phoenix Suns next on Monday at 9 p.m. ET on NBA TV.
It’s early into Christie’s NBA career, but his numbers from three-point range look promising.
Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.