Lakers guard Max Christie, the No. 35 pick in the 2022 NBA draft, showed notable developments as a ball-handler in Monday’s loss to the Heat.
SACRAMENTO — Even as a second-year player,the Lakers’ 107-90 Monday loss to the Miami HeatWhile the loss wasn’t a positive, Christie’s stat line was: 17 points on 6-of-11 shooting to go with six rebounds and four assists.
Christie, the No. 35 selection in the 2022 NBA draft, played with the poise of a former draft pick going through his second opportunity in the summer league circuit. “It was something I was definitely working on over the summer,” Christie said. “Just being able to make plays for myself and others, being comfortable with the ball in my hands. I thought I did a good job of controlling my pace, controlling the tempo, finding guys and then creating for myself as well.”“It just comes down to experience,” Christie said. “I remember last year in summer league, definitely felt sped up. I wasn’t familiar with the game.
There were moments during Monday’s game where Christie was moved or knocked off his spot, but he overall held up well physically.
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