Dallas Mavericks' Klay Thompson mistakenly believed Max Christie to be Doug Christie's child.
Cracking the Dallas Mavericks' Lineup: Max Christie Makes His Mark
In a surprising turn of events, Max Christie has proven to be a valuable addition to the Dallas Mavericks' roster, leaving many, including Klay Thompson, scratching their heads about his previous obscurity. It seems Thompson, in good humor, confessed to mistaking Christie for former Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie's son due to their shared physical attributes.
This misunderstanding came to light after the Mavericks' heartbreaking overtime loss to the Kings on February 10th. Thompson, graciously admitting his oversight, explained his confusion to reporters, citing their comparable sizes and playing styles.
"I thought he was Doug Christie's son for years!" Thompson humorously admitted. "I've cleared that up with him, and they aren't related. Both six-six off-guards with similar measurables."
With the confusion out of the way, Thompson couldn't help but express his admiration for Christie's game. Making an immediate impact since joining the team at the trade deadline, Christie averaged a robust 17 points per game in his initial four matches with the Mavs.
Thompson, who has seen his share of success with Michigan State alumni, praised Christie's tenacity and potential for a prosperous NBA career. Comparing him to his former teammate and Michigan State alum, Draymond Green, Thompson believes the rivals' shared Spartan roots fostered their gritty playing styles.
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Max Christie's Scorching Start with Mavericks
Christie's impressive run has placed him on top as the most valuable acquisition for Dallas since the Doncic trade. The deal centered around Anthony Davis, who unfortunately sustained an injury in his solitary appearance for the Mavs, sidelining him for an extended period.
In each of his opening four matches as a Maverick, Christie netted at least 15 points. Scoring 23 points in his debut at home against the Houston Rockets, he came astonishingly close to breaking his career-high. His latest surge of form helped the Mavericks secure back-to-back wins against top-tier teams like the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets.
Despite the short span, Christie has already shown more promise in Dallas than he did with the Los Angeles Lakers. After stepping into JJ Redick's starting lineup during the 2024-2025 season, Christie averaged a modest 8.5 points per game through his first 46 appearances. His performance in Dallas has more than doubled his production in his debut week with the team.
- With his impressive performance, Max Christie has surpassed the Luka Doncic trade as the most valuable acquisition for the Dallas Mavericks since the deal.
- Christie's remarkable start with the Mavericks has seen him average a robust 17 points per game in his initial four matches with the team, significantly outperforming his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers.
- As part of the Dallas Mavericks, Christie netted at least 15 points in each of his opening four matches, scoring a career-near-miss 23 points in his debut against the Houston Rockets.
- Max Christie's recent form has helped the Mavericks secure back-to-back wins against top-tier teams such as the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets.
- Klay Thompson, a Michigan State alumnus, has expressed his admiration for Christie's game, comparing his tenacity and playing style to that of fellow Spartan alum, Draymond Green.
