Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Doug Christie

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Doug Christie made an impact.

Doug Christie is an American professional basketball coach and former player. Currently, he serves as the interim head coach for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. His career highlights include playing as a shooting guard in the NBA for multiple teams before transitioning to coaching.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1992: Drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics

In 1992, Doug Christie was drafted 17th overall in the NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics, but he did not play for the team due to contract disagreements.

1992: Drafted into NBA

In 1992, Doug Christie was selected with the 17th overall pick in the NBA Draft after playing college basketball for Pepperdine University.

February 22, 1993: Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers

On February 22, 1993, Doug Christie and Benoit Benjamin were traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Sam Perkins.

March 12, 1993: NBA Debut with the Los Angeles Lakers

On March 12, 1993, Doug Christie made his NBA debut with the Los Angeles Lakers, where his jersey bore the incorrect name "Chrisite".

1994: Traded to the New York Knicks

Just prior to the start of the 1994-95 season, Doug Christie was traded by the Lakers to the New York Knicks for two second-round draft picks. He only played twelve games due to an ankle injury.

1995: Requests a Trade

In 1995, Doug Christie requested a trade from the New York Knicks after being unable to crack new coach Don Nelson's rotation during the 1995-96 season.

February 18, 1996: Traded to the Toronto Raptors

On February 18, 1996, Doug Christie was traded along with Herb Williams to the expansion Toronto Raptors in exchange for Willie Anderson and Victor Alexander.

March 24, 1996: Defeated Chicago Bulls

On March 24, 1996, Doug Christie helped the Toronto Raptors defeat the 60-9 record-breaking Chicago Bulls in one of the bigger upsets in NBA history.

1996: Competed in Slam Dunk Contest

In 1996, Doug Christie competed in the Slam Dunk Contest.

1999: First Playoff Appearance

In the 1999-00 season, Doug Christie, along with Tracy McGrady, Charles Oakley, and Vince Carter, helped the Toronto Raptors make their first ever playoff appearance.

August 2000: Traded to the Sacramento Kings

In August 2000, Doug Christie was traded to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for forward Corliss Williamson, becoming the Kings' starting shooting guard.

2001: "The Greatest Show on Court"

During the 2000-01 season, Sports Illustrated dubbed the Sacramento Kings' starting five of Jason Williams, Peja Stojaković, Chris Webber, Vlade Divac, and Doug Christie "The Greatest Show on Court".

August 11, 2005: Released by Orlando Magic

On August 11, 2005, following ankle surgery and bone spurs, the Orlando Magic released Doug Christie under the NBA collective bargaining agreement one-time amnesty clause.

November 25, 2005: Waived by Dallas Mavericks

On November 25, 2005, Doug Christie was waived by the Dallas Mavericks due to a slow healing surgically repaired left ankle, signaling his impending retirement.