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Christie Inks Deal with LA Clippers; Set to Compete in NBA Summer League
7/8/2024 9:46:00 AM | Men's Basketball
After getting drafted by the LA Clippers as the 46th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Gopher alum Cam Christie inked a multi-year deal with the organization this past week. Christie flew out to Los Angeles last week, met with media and will compete in the Clippers' Summer League games, which will be played July 12-22 in Las Vegas.
Christie joins his brother, Max, in the same city. Max played for Michigan State and is in his second year with the Los Angeles Lakers. Both of the Christie brothers will wear the No. 12 this upcoming season.
Christie, was the first Minnesota player to be drafted since Daniel Oturu in 2020 when he was the 33rd overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves (he was subsequently traded to the New York Knicks; the Knicks traded Oturu to the L.A. Clippers). Christie became the first-ever Golden Gopher drafted by the LA Clippers. The Arlington Heights, Ill., product is also the first Gopher to be drafted after his rookie season since Kris Humphries was drafted 14th overall by the Utah Jazz in 2004. Christie is also the fifth Gopher to be drafted since 2000 and marks Ben Johnson's first NBA drafted player as head coach.
Christie also joins the same organization as Gopher alum Amir Coffey (2016-19), who just completed his fifth NBA season this past year and has played in over 250 games.
Christie ranked second on the team in scoring in the 2023-24 campaign when he averaged 11.3 points and 30.1 minutes played. Christie shot 40.3 from the field and 39.1 from beyond the arc. He ranked first on the team in three-pointers attempted (179) and second in three-pointers made (70). The rookie has also established 119 rebounds, 74 assists, 11 blocks, 21 steals, and 373 points. Playing in 33 games in the 2023-24 season, Christie started in 26 of them and scored in double digits 21 times, including a six-game Big Ten streak. Christie was also a two-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week. Christie was the first Gopher freshman to land a spot on the Big Ten's All-Freshman Team since Amir Coffey in 2017.
Clippers Summer League Schedule, July 12-22 in Las Vegas
July 12, 9 PM CT/7 PM PT: LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets (NBA TV)
July 14, 3 PM CT/1 PM PT: LA Clippers vs. Brooklyn Nets (ESPN+/Bally Sports SoCal)
July 16, 9 PM CT/7 PM PT: LA Clippers vs. Milwaukee Bucks (ESPN2)
July 18, 9 PM CT/7 PM PT: LA Clippers vs. Utah Jazz (NBA TV)
July 20 or 21: TBD
Christie joins his brother, Max, in the same city. Max played for Michigan State and is in his second year with the Los Angeles Lakers. Both of the Christie brothers will wear the No. 12 this upcoming season.
Christie, was the first Minnesota player to be drafted since Daniel Oturu in 2020 when he was the 33rd overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves (he was subsequently traded to the New York Knicks; the Knicks traded Oturu to the L.A. Clippers). Christie became the first-ever Golden Gopher drafted by the LA Clippers. The Arlington Heights, Ill., product is also the first Gopher to be drafted after his rookie season since Kris Humphries was drafted 14th overall by the Utah Jazz in 2004. Christie is also the fifth Gopher to be drafted since 2000 and marks Ben Johnson's first NBA drafted player as head coach.
Christie also joins the same organization as Gopher alum Amir Coffey (2016-19), who just completed his fifth NBA season this past year and has played in over 250 games.
Christie ranked second on the team in scoring in the 2023-24 campaign when he averaged 11.3 points and 30.1 minutes played. Christie shot 40.3 from the field and 39.1 from beyond the arc. He ranked first on the team in three-pointers attempted (179) and second in three-pointers made (70). The rookie has also established 119 rebounds, 74 assists, 11 blocks, 21 steals, and 373 points. Playing in 33 games in the 2023-24 season, Christie started in 26 of them and scored in double digits 21 times, including a six-game Big Ten streak. Christie was also a two-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week. Christie was the first Gopher freshman to land a spot on the Big Ten's All-Freshman Team since Amir Coffey in 2017.
Clippers Summer League Schedule, July 12-22 in Las Vegas
July 12, 9 PM CT/7 PM PT: LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets (NBA TV)
July 14, 3 PM CT/1 PM PT: LA Clippers vs. Brooklyn Nets (ESPN+/Bally Sports SoCal)
July 16, 9 PM CT/7 PM PT: LA Clippers vs. Milwaukee Bucks (ESPN2)
July 18, 9 PM CT/7 PM PT: LA Clippers vs. Utah Jazz (NBA TV)
July 20 or 21: TBD
Christie #1⃣2⃣
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) July 7, 2024
The reason behind Cam's new number ⤵️ https://t.co/ojCgZb8cq9 pic.twitter.com/OwBUn9kBDT
Cam Christie (@24cameronc) will wear No. 12 for the #Clippers. Number last worn by Joshua Primo in 2024. #NBA pic.twitter.com/Knte0rcGcK
— Etienne Catalan (@EtienneCatalan) July 7, 2024
Cam Christie at Clippers summer league practice getting in work pic.twitter.com/9lWUNcVcEu
— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) July 7, 2024
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