Max Christie is entering this season with significant expectations due to a new contract and praise from head coach JJ Redick, despite having little on-court impact previously.
After the game, Austin Reaves spoke about Max's work on that end of the floor. "Yeah, I think Max was phenomenal defensively. Just being physical, when guys got around the rim to shoot a layup, he'd go make a play on the ball. With his athleticism, his physicality, that's going to be big for us this year."
Christie's performance in the preseason game showcased his ability to contribute to both ends of the floor, balancing 3-point shooting with aggressive rim attacks and strong defensive plays.
Christie provides the Lakers a big guard who can defend effectively, complementing other players on the roster. This clear role in the rotation is crucial for him in his third professional season.
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