Max Christie
Updated on 8/27/22. Written by Alan Lu.
2022 Rankings were finalized on 6/23/22.
Height: 6-6
Weight: 190
College: Michigan State
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 2/10/2003
2022 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 48
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2022 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 35 by the Los Angeles Lakers
Pros:
Decent shooter
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Good free throw shooter
Decent rebounder for his size
Adequate defender
Good shot blocker for his size
Solid athlete
Cons:
Streaky shooter
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Prone to hoisting up questionable shots
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can tend to be unfocused defensively
Summary:
Max Christie is an athletic, skilled swingman that can shoot and score the basketball. He’s an athletic swingman that can score on hustle plays, and his subtle quickness can allow him to get jump shots off to score on outside shots. He’ll need to improve in the other elements of the game, but his ability to knock down shots could enable him to be an effective role player in the NBA.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
247Sports’ Profile
Games Scouted:
3/9/21 Rolling Meadows vs. Hersey
11/9/21 Michigan State vs. Kansas
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