Cam Christie

Cameron Hannaford Christie (born July 24, 2005) is an American basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Cam Christie
Los Angeles Clippers
PositionShooting guard
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2005-07-24) July 24, 2005
Arlington Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolRolling Meadows
(Rolling Meadows, Illinois)
CollegeMinnesota (2023–2024)
NBA draft2024: 2nd round, 46th overall pick
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–presentLos Angeles Clippers
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school career

Christie grew up in Arlington Heights, Illinois and attended Rolling Meadows High School.[1] He averaged 22 points, four rebounds, and three assists per game as a junior.[2] Christie was rated a three-star recruit and committed to playing college basketball for Minnesota over offers from Michigan State, USC, Virginia, Missouri, Ohio State, Illinois, Northwestern, and Iowa State.[3]

College career

Christie began his freshman season as a key reserve at guard.[4] He made his college debut in the second game of the season against UTSA and scored 18 points in a 102–76 win.[5] Christie made his first career start against Nebraska on December 6, 2023, and scored nine points with three rebounds in a 76–65 win.[6] He was named to the Big Ten Conference All-Freshman team at the end of the regular season.[7] Following the end of the season, Christie declared for the 2024 NBA draft.[8]

Professional career

Los Angeles Clippers (2024–present)

On June 27, 2024, Christie was selected with the 46th overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024 NBA Draft.[9]

Career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2023–24 Minnesota 332630.1.403.391.7913.62.2.6.311.3

Personal life

Christie's brother, Max Christie, played college basketball at Michigan State and currently plays in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers.[10]

References
  1. Zahn, Matt (January 25, 2023). "Cameron Christie continues family legacy on hardwood in Rolling Meadows". CBS Chicago. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  2. "Minnesota recruit Cameron Christie continues to develop rapidly for Rolling Meadows. Just like his brother Max did. 'I had to show people'". Chicago Tribune. January 2, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  3. "Rolling Meadows senior Cam Christie commits to Minnesota". Chicago Sun-Times. July 29, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  4. "Gophers' Cam Christie makes case as one of Big Ten's best freshmen". Star Tribune. February 7, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  5. "Gophers men's basketball freshman Cam Christie delivers big debuts". Star Tribune. November 15, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  6. "Gophers rally past Nebraska; star Dawson Garcia leaves game with injured ankle". Star Tribune. December 7, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  7. "Gophers' Dawson Garcia, Cam Christie named to All-Big Ten teams". Star Tribune. March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  8. "Minnesota Basketball: Cameron Christie Declares for NBA Draft While Maintaining Eligibility".
  9. Azarly, Tomer (June 27, 2024). "LA Clippers select Cam Christie with 46th overall pick in NBA Draft". ClutchPoints. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  10. "Gophers' Cam Christie has family ties to other Big Ten schools, but Minnesota has his heart". Star Tribune. February 2, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
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