Max Senior Christie played a pivotal role in shaping his son Max’s basketball journey.

He possessed a strong basketball background himself, having competed as a semi-professional player.

Despite a standout college basketball career, Max Senior’s dreams of an NBA career remained unfulfilled as he went undrafted.

During his playing days, Max Sr. was a key member of the Parkland College basketball team and also had the privilege of representing the University of Wisconsin-Superior basketball squad.

However, upon completing his college education, Max Sr. opted to pivot away from basketball.

Recognizing the limitations of his future in the sport, he made a significant career change and pursued a path as an aircraft pilot.

Max Christie’s journey was not only influenced by his father but also by his mother, Katrinas Christie, who had her own basketball pedigree.

It’s evident that basketball talent runs deep within the Christie family.

Katrinas Christie, a professional psychologist specializing in mental health, played an active role in the basketball world during her earlier years.

Alongside her psychology practice, she showcased remarkable skills on the basketball court.

During her college tenure, Katrinas excelled as a standout player for the Northwestern Wildcats women’s basketball team.

Notably, she achieved the impressive milestone of tallying over 1,000 points in her college basketball career, underscoring her prowess as a highly skilled scorer.

Professional career

In 2022, Max Christie was drafted by the LA Lakers, pick #35.

He joined the Lakers‘ 2022 Summer League.

In his debut, he scored 5 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.

On July 8, 2022, he signed his rookie contract with the Lakers.

On March 8, 2023, he joined the South Bay Lakers in the NBA G League.

Two days later, he returned to the LA Lakers.

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