JJ Redick praised Max Christie following the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason loss in opposition to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night time.
“Max is an previous soul. He’s sensible and he’s mature and he takes this very critically … he’s gonna be very useful for us this yr,” stated Redick after the sport.
The 21-year-old signed a four-year, $32 million deal over this offseason.
Redick can also be counting on Christie to contribute on the defensive finish this season.
“He’s requested me to be type of that canine on protection, choose up full-court. I attempted to do some little bit of that tonight. There’s a consolation stage that I’m going to get a bit bit extra comfy with,” stated Christie.