End of suspense for the Spartans, who will not find Max Christie next year. The rear has formalized his candidacy for the 2022 Draft by hiring an agent, and therefore leaves East Lansing after only one season.
According to the words of Tom Izzo, the coach of Michigan State, this decision required a long reflection for the young player and his family. ” After several weeks of preparation and consideration, Max and his family made the decision that he would sign with an agent and maintain his name in the 2022 Draft. I know the NBA has been Max’s lifelong dream, and I’m excited for him as he prepares to embrace the next stage of his life and career. We appreciate his dedication to the Michigan State program over the past few months, and we wish him the best for the future. »
A promise received at the Combine?
The question arises legitimately, because the player’s “rookie” season left something to be desired: he finished the 2021/22 financial year with averages of 9.3 points at 38.2% in shots, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and… 1.5 ball lost by encounter. Not enough, a priori, to ensure him a selection in the first round.
A return to MSU for his ‘sophomore’ season was the most logical and coherent scenario, suggesting that the 19-year-old fullback may have received promise, or at least very positive feedback at the Draft Combine, which is currently being held in Chicago.
Especially since next year, the 2023 Draft promises to be potentially even denser than the 2022 promotion, which may push some players, like Max Christie, to present themselves this year, even if it means continuing their development for several months in G -League before coveting a real role in the Big League.
