Cam Christie

Cam Christie
No. 12 – Los Angeles Clippers
Position	Shooting guard
League	NBA
Personal information
Born	July 24, 2005 (age 19); Arlington Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school	Rolling Meadows; (Rolling Meadows, Illinois)
College	Minnesota (2023–2024)
NBA draft	2024: 2nd round, 46th overall pick
	Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Playing career	2024–present
Career history
2024–present	Los Angeles Clippers
2024–2025	→San Diego Clippers
Career highlights and awards
	Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2024);
	Stats at NBA.com
	Stats at Basketball Reference

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.

Early life and high school career

Christie grew up with max christie 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 / San Diego 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] and on July 5, he signed with them.^[10] Throughout his rookie season, he has been assigned several times to the San Diego Clippers.^[11]

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	33	26	30.1	.403	.391	.791	3.6	2.2	.6	.3	11.3

Personal life

Christie's brother, Max Christie, played college basketball at Michigan State and currently plays in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers.^[12]

References

^ Zahn, Matt (January 25, 2023). "Cameron Christie continues family legacy on hardwood in Rolling Meadows". CBS Chicago. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ "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.
^ "Rolling Meadows senior Cam Christie commits to Minnesota". Chicago Sun-Times. July 29, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ "Gophers' Cam Christie makes case as one of Big Ten's best freshmen". Star Tribune. February 7, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
^ "Gophers men's basketball freshman Cam Christie delivers big debuts". Star Tribune. November 15, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
^ "Gophers rally past Nebraska; star Dawson Garcia leaves game with injured ankle". Star Tribune. December 7, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ "Gophers' Dawson Garcia, Cam Christie named to All-Big Ten teams". Star Tribune. March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ "Minnesota Basketball: Cameron Christie Declares for NBA Draft While Maintaining Eligibility".
^ Azarly, Tomer (June 27, 2024). "LA Clippers select Cam Christie with 46th overall pick in NBA Draft". ClutchPoints.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
^ Maher, Rory (July 5, 2024). "Clippers Sign Cam Christie To Four-Year Deal". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
^ "2024-2025 San Diego Clippers Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
^ "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.

External links

Minnesota Golden Gophers bio

[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.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.

[10] Maher, Rory (July 5, 2024). "Clippers Sign Cam Christie To Four-Year Deal". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved July 5, 2024.

[11] "2024-2025 San Diego Clippers Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved December 22, 2024.

[12] "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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