Max Christie was the 35th overall pick in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft by the LA Lakers. The Michigan State alumni played just a single season of collegiate basketball before declaring for the draft, he made 35 appearances for the Spartans and averaged 9.3 points while he also had 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists which earned him a spot on the Big Ten All-Freshman Team.
At just 21, the guard has entered his third season with Los Angeles after signing a four-year, $32 million extension over the summer. Christie has made 11 appearances so far this season and averaged 4.5 points, with the highlight of his season so far coming in the recent win over the Spurs.
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Christie showcased his versatility when defending superstar Victor Wembanyama and also contributing effectively on both ends. Coach JJ Redick was full of appreciation for the youngster. “Really happy for Max, I told him if he played that way, I don’t wanna take you off the court. The way that he fronted Wembanyama just completely disrupted their half-court rhythm,” Redick said. He scored 11 points and also registered 1 assist and 3 rebounds to his name.
Well, being a rising star in the NBA comes with a lot of attention and Max Christie is no exception. His name has been attached with Indiana Hoosiers guard, Sydney Parrish and rumors suggest the two are involved in a romantic relationship. Let’s dig deeper to know the truth of the young Lakers guard’s love life.
Is Max Christie dating Indiana Hoosiers guard Sydney Parrish? A look into the Los Angeles Lakers guard’s love life
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According to reports, Max Christie is dating Indiana Hoosiers guard Sydney Parrish. She herself is a hooper and has many accolades to her name including being chosen for the McDonald’s All-American, Jordan Brand Classic. Moreover, she has been crowned 2020 Indiana Miss Basketball.
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She was one of two sisters raised in a basketball family. Back in 2022, Parrish and Christie made their relationship public through an Instagram post. However, the post was later deleted due to unknown reasons, leading to fans speculating about the couple’s breakup. Although fans believe the couple are not together anymore, neither of the two have confirmed the same.
Did Max Christie get called out for cheating on his girlfriend? Wild accusations and rumors about the guard revealed
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Recently, the Lakers youngster was exposed by an Instagram model for cheating on his girlfriend. Two women were interviewed in a video posted on TikTok, and one of them accused Max Christie of cheating. The model talked about her interaction with an NBA player but didn’t name him initially. She explained how the guy put a time limit on their interaction and was eager to get the deed done as soon as possible.
“I was talking to this guy last night, and he put me on a time limit,” the model said in the video. “He was like, ‘Can we get right into it?” and further added, “We have a time limit? I’m not gonna come then.’ He was giving me a time limit. I didn’t go.” After this, the other girl blurted out Max Christie’s name and decided to expose the guard for his actions. She accused Christie of cheating as she stated that he was already in a relationship while approaching her friend.
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