Christie, 19, scored a career-best 14 points on 6-for-8 shooting in 25 minutes for the short-handed Lakers on Monday night in Denver and couldn’t conceal his pride.
Injuries to Lonnie Walker IV, Austin Reaves and Troy Brown have opened a window for the Lakers’ only draft pick last summer, and it’s fair to say he’s been better than expected early. He’s shooting nearly 44% from 3-point range, taking on tough defensive assignments, and has found ways to contribute beyond the box score. With length and athleticism that translates defensively, and a jump shot that the Lakers thought might take longer to develop, Christie has enjoyed a few precocious flashes.
Of course, NBA rookies have other roles as well: Christie is expected to furnish the veterans with towels, postgame meals and snacks, to turn on the showers and other “rookie duties,” which he said he relishes. As Christie related his pride in his rookie work , an approving Wenyen Gabriel nodded from two lockers over.
Christie harbors few illusions that his highlights so far are a path to substantial playing time. He’s already split much of the season with the team’s G League affiliate, and once the Lakers are healthy again, he’s likely to see most of his court time with the South Bay Lakers.
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