Last Updated on December 22, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Max Christie is an American professional basketball player known for his role as a shooting guard. Below is a comprehensive overview of his background and career:
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Cormac Karl “Max” Christie Jr.
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born February 10, 2003
- Hometown: Arlington Heights, Illinois
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
- Weight: 190 pounds (86 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
Basketball Career:
- High School: Rolling Meadows High School, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
- During his high school career, Christie was a standout player, earning recognition as a five-star recruit and one of the top shooting guards in the 2021 class.
- College: Michigan State University (2021–2022)
- As a freshman, he averaged 9.3 points and 3.5 rebounds per game and was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team.
- NBA Draft: Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2nd round (35th overall pick) of the 2022 NBA Draft.
- Professional Teams:
- Los Angeles Lakers: 2022–present
- South Bay Lakers (G League affiliate): 2022–2023
- Jersey Number: 12
- Position: Shooting Guard
Career Highlights:
- NBA Cup Champion: 2023
- Big Ten All-Freshman Team: 2022
Personal Life:
- Parents:
- Mother: Katrina (née Hannaford) Christie, who played college basketball at Northwestern University, scoring over 1,000 points, and is a psychologist.
- Father: Max Sr., who played college basketball at Parkland College and the University of Wisconsin–Superior before becoming an aircraft pilot.
- Siblings:
- Younger Brother: Cam Christie, who played collegiate basketball at the University of Minnesota and was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 46th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.