A year ago during the NBA Summer League, Max Christie, a 2022 second-round draft pick out of Michigan State University, looked like a total project player.
He had potential on the defensive end, where he showed good effort, but his outside shooting was wretched, and many thought it would take him a few years to develop.
But during spot duty with the Los Angeles Lakers this past season, the 6-foot-5 guard shot surprisingly well from 3-point range, and in this year’s summer league, he has looked like a different man.
In three NBA Summer League games this year, he has averaged 19 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists a game while shooting 45.7% overall, 50% from 3-point land and a remarkable 100% from the free-throw line.
Christie has been working hard on his game and his body since becoming a Laker, and many in the organization have been impressed with his dedication and attitude.