NBA DRAFT

June 23, 2022

Max Christie

Q. How does it feel to finally be a part of the NBA after such a long process?

MAX CHRISTIE: It feels really, really good just to have my dream come true. I'm really living my dream, so it feels really, really good. That's the only thing I can sum up. I have a lot of emotions right now.

Q. You're joining one of the most well-known teams in the NBA, teaming up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. How do you feel about a chance to do that?

MAX CHRISTIE: It's amazing. It's surreal. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony -- the list goes on. A bunch of great names, a bunch of great players on the Lakers team. I think I can learn a lot and get a lot better in that organization.

Q. Do you have a player in particular that you're excited to learn from? They have a lot of veterans you just listed.

MAX CHRISTIE: I think Carmelo Anthony is a pretty good example, someone I can pick his brain. He's one of the greatest scorers of all time. I know he's a great player historically and he's a great player now, so he's someone I'll be looking to, for sure.

Q. Obviously a lot of pressure with any team, and with LeBron, the pressure to win now. Do you feel like you're ready to join a win-now environment and contribute to a hopeful championship pursuit?

MAX CHRISTIE: Yeah, definitely. I think I'm ready to contribute, for sure, right away. I'm just happy to be part of the organization and contribute any way I can.