History of Max Christie in Timeline

Max Christie Jr. is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. Before turning pro, he played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans. He was highly regarded as a five-star recruit and one of the top prospects in the 2021 class, showcasing his potential and skill early in his basketball career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

February 10, 2003: Max Christie's Birth

On February 10, 2003, Cormac Karl "Max" Christie Jr. was born. He later became a professional basketball player.

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2019: FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship Gold Medal

In 2019, Christie represented the United States at the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Brazil, where he helped his team win the gold medal.

July 7, 2020: Commitment to Michigan State

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

2021: Top Recruit in 2021 Class

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

January 5, 2022: Season-High 21 Points

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

April 1, 2022: NBA Draft Declaration

On April 1, 2022, Christie declared for the 2022 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility, and later announced he would hire an agent and remain in the draft.

July 8, 2022: Signed Rookie Contract with Lakers

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

March 8, 2023: Assigned to South Bay Lakers

On March 8, 2023, 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, Christie and the Lakers won the inaugural season of the NBA In-Season Tournament.

June 27, 2024: Brother Drafted to NBA

On June 27, 2024, Max Christie's younger brother Cam Christie was selected with the 46th overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024 NBA Draft.