The battle for LA has become a family affair.
Cam Christie was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday with the 46th pick in the second round of the NBA Draft. This isn’t the first time a member of the Christie family has been drafted. Two years ago, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Christie’s older brother, Max Christie, with the 35th pick in the 2022 draft.
“It means a lot. It’s super cool to be NBA brothers. It’s really awesome,” Cam Christie said immediately after being drafted. “I thank him so much for everything he’s taught me and I’m super excited to get on it to go out and fight against him.”
The Christies will join a list of brothers currently playing together in the NBA. The list includes recent draftees Cody Williams and Jalen Williams, Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball, Jrue Holiday, Justin Holiday and Aaron Holiday.
Yahoo Sports’ NBA draft analyst Krysten Peek gave the Los Angeles Clippers a B+ grade for the selection.
“Christie got some late first-round buzz during the pre-draft, but he fell to the second round due to his inconsistency throughout the season and his limitations as a playmaker. He shot 39% from 3 and has upside as a perimeter shooter, but will need some time to develop.”
Christie averaged 11.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists last season for the Minnesota Gophers.
