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Ex-Michigan State guard reportedly re-signing with Lakers
Max Christie is apparently staying put.
The former Michigan State guard is expected to sign a four-year, $32 million contract to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to a report from ESPN on Sunday.
Christie was selected in the second round, No. 35 overall, by the Lakers in the 2022 draft. He has been a rotational player and averaged 3.8 points in 13.5 minutes per game with 10 starts in 108 games over the last two seasons combined.
A former five-star recruit from metro Chicago, Christie spent only one season at Michigan State. He averaged 9.3 points and 3.5 rebounds per game as a freshman in 2021-22 before declaring for the NBA draft.
Christie boosted his rookie scoring average from 3.1 to 4.2 points per game last season but his 3-point shooting percentage dipped from 41.9 to 35.6.
Staying with the Lakers means Christie will be in the same city as his younger brother. Cam Christie was selected in the second round, No. 46 overall, by the Clippers in the 2024 NBA draft on Thursday after spending one season at Minnesota.