When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for the 35th pick in last month’s NBA draft, then used it on Michigan State University’s Max Christie, some fans envisioned him becoming the type of 3-and-D wing the team badly needs.
He is underdeveloped at 19 years of age, especially when it comes to his outside shooting.
Summer League has shown no indication that Christie is making any progress in that department. In the three games that took place in the California Classic, he went 1-of-7 from 3-point range and 6-of-24 overall from the field.
On Friday versus the Phoenix Suns, the 6-foot-4 guard was 1-of-6 overall and 0-of-2 from downtown.
But there are a few positives he has shown that bode well for his potential as an NBA player.