The Lakers have signed shooting guard Max Christie, GM Rob Pelinka announced in a press release.
Christie, 19, is 6-foot-5 and was selected with the No. 35 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. He spent one season at Michigan State, averaging 9.3 points and 3.5 rebounds in 35 games.
Terms of the deal weren’t released, but given the Lakers’ cap situation, he could only be offered a two-year deal for the rookie minimum. He has drawn NBA comparisons to Kevin Martin and Evan Fournier.
NBA Draft Room even went as far to compare Christie to CJ McCollum, writing that Christie has “a great ability to get his own shot and can hit the pull up 3 off the dribble or the quick step back jumper from mid range.”
Contract inked. Welcome to the league, Rook ♜ pic.twitter.com/Ghng9PRPhL
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 9, 2022
The Lakers’ backcourt currently features the likes of Russell Westbrook, Talen Horton-Tucker, Austin Reaves and newcomers Lonnie Walker and Juan Toscano-Anderson.
“Considering he’s only 19 and the Lakers are trying to contend, Christie will probably spend a good amount of time in the G League this season with L.A.’s affiliate, South Bay,” noted Rory Maher of Hoops Rumors.
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