Lakers Secretly Stumbled Upon A HIDDEN GEM..

[@KameronVisuals]

Yessir! My guy Max Christie as a Lakers fan I've been a big believer in Max Christie even tho Darvin Ham didn't give him minutes like he needed to so Max could grow. Max has had some ups and downs but it's been worth it because he's started to show what we as Lakers Nation thought he could be which is a 2-way player!

[@adrianstrong4345]

Exactly. Max Christie has the potential to be like a more athletic Josh Hart.

[@jetskick146]

Thanks to JJ. Because of hamburger still the coach he will benched those rookies and used same players

[@blacklogic-n9j]

Yeah but I hope he shoots better than Josh Hart

[@Drogas3653]

@@blacklogic-n9jdoubt it, but he can shoot good enough. He has better defensive potential than Hart

[@zooom6286]

@@jetskick146christie was not bulk up a season ago.

[@EduardoISF]

@@zooom6286happens. He came into the league super young. He has shown to be a work horse and is developing his nba body. The fact that he’s showing potential of having an offensive game is only gonna make his contract that much better being a great signing. I also like the fact that Reddick is going with who ever can produce gets the minutes and doesn’t stick to a player. Keeps the players on their heels. Love that about the coach.

[@johanlillebk1071]

I can’t not see Kobe’s face

[@Dr4whler_Lord]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TheTruthSeeker462]

Kobe's already decomposed

[@PaikVFX]

⁠@@TheTruthSeeker462bro wtf

[@michaelmassey911]

Same

[@kmjofpdrey]

Always thought the same. Such a strong resemblance - not obvious until you watch him a bit - definitely channeling Mamba mentality.

[@JasonBrendan-td4qb]

Imo, not playing max Christie last year is as big a reason as anything as to why Darvin ham got fired. He missed out on so much development last year when vando AND reddish were hurt and ham was playing Taurean Prince 30 min a night.

[@EduardoISF]

Facts! I love how Coach Reddick is willing to give the minutes to any player that’s producing. Keeps the players on their heels.

[@5555emerson]

He's starting to blossom. Patience may possibility pay off.

[@ROB_AGT]

He's been able to most of these things since his rookie szn in those very rare moments Darvin Ham's dumba55 actually gave him playing time. I've been saying for a while that Darvin should've used Max since his rookie szn, but that dumba55 kept dnping Max. I'm so happy JJ gave him an opportunity despite the early struggles in the beginning of the szn. Now everyone can see what most of us real basketball fans have seen in the dark for some time now going back to his college days where he showed signs of what type of player he can be in the NBA.

[@ROB_AGT]

I will still die on the hill that Max should've played over Malik Beasley in the second half of the 2022-2023 szn especially in the playoffs when Malik just disappeared with Troy Brown Jr.

[@everythinglakers1713]

@@ROB_AGTFACTUAL

[@kaybee4L]

I recall Ham assigned Max to guard Kyrie one game versus Dallas and he defended well. We all saw it, and somehow Ham decided it would be best to give him less mins.

[@jplsgaming4582]

i think it was even more obvious after last- years game where they beat the knicks and max christie blocked a 3 pointer and a fade away

[@kubileona_vr5652]

Last 5 games, the Lakers have been #1st in defense

[@asapmimic1289]

He’s also a year behind developmentally. Thanks, Darvin Sham!

[@LUC4Z3]

Good stuff from him

[@TheTruthSeeker462]

Darvin Ham really wasted this Mans 2 years

[@mymagicisntgivingup5908]

The first year is expected because he's a rookie but I didn't like Darvin wasted the 2nd year he could've made an impact.

[@JAQm31ster]

​@@mymagicisntgivingup5908 Max actually was making an impact but Ham just benched him for no reason.

[@jjstnwei3147]

​@@JAQm31ster Darvin Hamburger fell in love with Prince thats why all the minutes all went to him.

[@mymagicisntgivingup5908]

@@JAQm31ster minimal impact

[@juankee7605]

@@mymagicisntgivingup5908 like Darvish Hamster

[@ant2538]

One of the reasons why darvin ham wasn’t a good coach. Never played max christie

[@marlosison3425]

They gave him a significant contract. He's just showing he's worth it (probably worth more)

[@ayabellabhojwani24]

Max is great! He's a 3&D player. He's a great two-foot jumper so he rebounds and contests shots well. Also those dunker spot dump offs, he's great at those. So happy for him. Even when buried in the rotation by Darvin Ham, insiders say he's always in the gym working hard. He's definitely a good find as a second rounder. Happy he's a Laker.

[@Moxiie-r1q]

He's someone we traded up for and developed for his 3rd year now. Finally got some bulk and his lateral speed is elite.

[@ELmassive91]

Where are the Max haters at now 😂 i remember a lot of laker fans hating and calling for him to be traded

[@jaydixon32]

Not a Lakers fan but that’s what pissed me off with Darvin Ham sandwich last year. Max Christie and Cam Reddish were playing good basketball until Reddish got injured and Ham benched Christie for Taurean Prince smh.

[@bbfan-cm4ub]

I'm with you I'm loving Max!! Everybody knows it he's playing lights out basketball

[@J0Nramirez]

One of my favorite things about him is that he plays in control. His defense is great.

[@IceCold_Carter]

Christie going to be a menace in 2 yrs

[@SnipesHalo]

I'm so proud of Max man. My favorite player. GO MICHIGAN STATE!

[@kaybee4L]

Secretly? Stumbled? I think determination, preparation and intentional development played a part. Go Max!

[@miguelmorales9502]

Love his motor on all plays

[@supersaiyanty9542]

I’ve been a believer from the start. Even through his bad moments. He’s so young and has yet to even play a full season as a legit rotation player. Imo, Max has PHX Mikal Bridges potential. Just a left 3&D guard/wing that you can count on to hit shots and defend at a high level. He’s only going to get better as the season goes along. The confidence is already starting to show. We absolutely hit on Max. Knecht also looked good yesterday. We have some pieces but just got to play them.

[@felix6571]

Ikr! Max could potentially be our next KCP Only 21, still more to come!

[@diManjenje88]

Right now I think he’s our best perimeter defender, maybe our best defender after AD. Imagine LAL perimeter defense when Vando come back. I think that’s why he needs also trying to impact more on offense end!

[@UnrealTalent]

If Max n Dalton stay consistent wow. Lakers have a major chance

[@haruslim7846]

Max and Cam are wearing down players. Don't forget about Cam.

[@artworthi]

"More likely to" is the key, still a developing player. You look to trade players who are Less Likely to ever make the wrong play, not "more likely to execute well" Christie is a trade value now!

[@christianllido5784]

Lakers’ new KCP

[@JBGamingExp]

i always called him the young kobe not by his looks but his grit and grind

[@FulanoJM]

He's good but he's not a gem until his breakout year being a real component to the offense

[@akwesirobinson1710]

I can’t wait for vando and max to all play together on defense and even some minutes with reddish as well on defense

[@longlivetheblackmamba2-8-24]

Proof the lakers have more than what they or the fans realize on the roster

[@Objectivity-w5j]

💯% keeper Max is.

[@5555emerson]

Great details, thank you.

[@DCIphanatic]

People saying Max should have gotten more burn last year weren't really watching - last year with Darvin Ham he was timid and constantly overwhelmed by big moments especially on offense. Whatever JJ has done with him in the offseason has completely turned him around. He's confident, aggressive, and an absolute dog on defense. He is now a clearcut upgrade over DLO who is one of the worst point-of-attack defenders on the team and to be honest I wouldn't be suprised to see DLO getting shipped somewhere soon for peanuts. On a team like the Lakers the better your defense is the more your offense will thrive via fast break... Max is easily a better fit than DLO and its not even close. DLO will still have games where he gets hot from deep but when his shot is off or average he's a net negative for the Lakers

[@TheRealBigManHarris]

He gotta lock in on defense on last second shots. He didn't fight thru and allowed Steph that last wide open three. He slacked on D in a game earlier this season and allowed a game winner

[@gh8066]

I like your content!

[@deeterfly]

Im getting Rick Fox vibes from Max. I really hope they dont throw him into a trade. These are the types of solid players we keep giving away, when we should be building around them and adding star talent.

[@christianguliman8385]

even max lock wemby a 7'4 dude what you expect hahahaha thats when i see the two way potential on him lakers really good in picking players

[@kay_mac138]

He's not a hidden gem. He's just getting more playing time. That's why we signed him a new contract.

[@cerrengriffith4852]

Max has always been this guy. He was given the minutes to show it and then lost his confidence. Lakers haven't been good at letting their young guys take up the mantle.

[@mrpete89]

they didnt stumble on this gem they now just have a coach thats putting him on the court and letting him grow he still makes minor mistakes which is ok but since he became a starter each game has been better and better

[@billwill2693]

Christy and bronny will cause teams headaches for years to come bronny just have to work on his offense game

[@howarddavid31]

No, more like Christie and Quincy . Bronny is not going to be a Laker in the near future. #🗑️

[@christianguliman8385]

him and Ar are the same capitalize the moment the coach give them i hope those 2nd rd picks and undrafted players should have this kind of mindset sometimes others dont give effort thats why they are out of the league

[@kevinlopez1117]

I wonder how long are the lakers gonna keep tanking

[@ry_an.]

Weren’t lakers fans ragging on him just a month ago? He will be a better version of KCP at best. Not bad potential at all

[@IceCold_Carter]

Yeah some not all smh

[@YouReallyDontKnow]

A lot of laker fans wanted him benched and traded a month ago and I was clowned and told to shut up when I told these same fans max is actually solid with great role player potential lol a lot of fans just change their opinions entirely after one game it’s insane

[@Racio00]

Christie on his 2nd yr

[@michaelmassey911]

He look like Kobe’s light skin son

[@jetskick146]

Thanks to JJ giving em rookies good minutes. Because hamburger never used those rookies. That’s why they will never improve or show what they got. Thanks god hamburger got fired

[@sadaharuu7424]

Mamba Max

[@ByTheWillOfCromYouTube]

It's "especially" not "ecspecially."

[@terrencesimpkins734]

Yall say this every yr

[@ceriousblacc3216]

They want let Max cook I don't no why

[@Antzzz_Manzzz]

Sell hi so bye bye max

[@ixeethe13th48]

Lakers drafting in the first round 🤡 Lakers drafting in the second round and getting undrafted players🗿🗿🗿

[@kevinlopez1117]

Lakers got a better chance at cooper flag then making noise in playoffs w this roster

[@peterspa2252]

How should the Lakers get the #1 pick next year?

[@lol-nj4oq]

I would stil trade him. All laker players show flashes. They are all good, but just not good enough. Dont let these flashes fool u. We need different players bad

[@larrymills8031]

LAKERS DONT HAVE ANY PATIENT FOR DEVELOPING BALL PLAYERS THAT FCCCC SORRY