Max Christie reclined in his locker while a recent Grizzlies game played on the Lakers’ locker-room television. But the Lakers and top basketball executive Rob Pelinka believed Christie’s athleticism, his emotional intelligence and his two-way potential were strong enough that he merited the payday and a season-opening spot in the team’s rotation. This year, I’ve had a few of those …
Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome back to The Times Lakers Newsletter, or as me and my editors love to call it, “The Times Lakers Newsletter.” We finally have the semblance of basketball to talk about here, with a new coach starting a new season with new storylines and … not a new roster. Let’s break them down: …
Lakers guard Max Christie, right, hangs in the air as he attempts a shot over Rockets center Jock Landale. The Lakers are keeping Max Christie from becoming a free agent, signing him to a four-year, $32-million contract people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly on the matter told The Times. Christie, 21, averaged 4.2 points last …
Lakers guard Max Christie dunks in front of Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green during the first half Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers forward Anthony Davis battles Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. for a rebound in the first half. Lakers guard Max Christie ties up Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr., allowing Lakers forward Taurean Prince to grab a defensive …
Lakers guard Max Christie dunks over Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell on Saturday in Cleveland. In a lot of ways, a game like this from second-year guard Max Christie was the expectation, the response to the promise he showed as a rookie and this past summer as an exciting prospect for the Lakers ready to grab a rotation spot. But …
Laker Max Christie drives against the Charlotte Hornets’ Brandon Miller during the second half of an NBA Summer League game on July 9 in Las Vegas. “I put the onus on him not just to go out and try to really thrust himself into all of those minutes and be a leader for the team on the court, but also …
LAS VEGAS — Late in the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 103-96 summer league win over the Golden State Warriors Saturday, second-year wing Max Christie stepped to the free-throw line after being fouled on an alley-oop attempt. Love Max’s quote about Austin #Team #Lakers https://t.co/F9Di7x3l2U — Jeanie Buss July 8, 2023 Christie’s ascension has been the storyline of …
