Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Max Christie

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 15, 2026

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

Max Christie is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. Prior to turning professional, he played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans. Christie was a highly-regarded five-star recruit in the 2021 class, indicating his significant talent and potential upon entering college and the NBA.

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2019: FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship

In 2019, Max Christie represented the United States at the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Brazil, averaging 9.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game and winning the gold medal.

July 7, 2020: Commitment to Michigan State

On July 7, 2020, Max Christie committed to play college basketball for Michigan State, choosing them over offers from Duke, Villanova, Ohio State, and other universities.

2021: Top Recruit in 2021 Class

In 2021, Max Christie was considered a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players.

January 5, 2022: Season-High 21 Points Against Nebraska

On January 5, 2022, Max Christie scored a season-high 21 points in a 79-67 win against Nebraska.

April 1, 2022: Declared for the 2022 NBA Draft

On April 1, 2022, Max Christie declared for the 2022 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility.

July 8, 2022: Signed Rookie Contract with Lakers

On July 8, 2022, Max Christie signed his rookie scale contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

March 8, 2023: Assigned to South Bay Lakers

On March 8, 2023, Max Christie was assigned to the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League.

December 9, 2023: Won NBA In-Season Tournament

On December 9, 2023, Max Christie and the Lakers won the inaugural season of the NBA In-Season Tournament.

July 2, 2024: Re-signed with the Lakers

On July 2, 2024, Christie re-signed with the Lakers on a four-year, $32 million deal.

2024: Increased Scoring

Over the remainder of the 2024-25 season he increased his scoring to 11.2 points per game.

January 2, 2025: Career-high 28 points against the Portland Trail Blazers

On January 2, 2025, Max Christie achieved a career-high of 28 points against the Portland Trail Blazers.

February 2, 2025: Traded to the Dallas Mavericks

On February 2, 2025, Max Christie was traded to the Dallas Mavericks alongside Anthony Davis and a 2029 first-round pick in exchange for Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris.