Christie (6-5, 205) holds career averages of 5.2 points (.433 FG%, .373 3FG%, .832 FT%), 2.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 16.9 minutes in 154 career games (35 starts) with the Lakers. He is averaging career highs of 8.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 25.1 minutes in 46 games (career-high 25 starts) this season. The third-year guard was drafted by Los Angeles in the second round (35th overall pick) of the 2022 NBA Draft after one season at Michigan State, where he garnered Big-Ten All-Freshman Team honors for the Spartans.