Cam Christie is an American basketball player born on July 24, 2005, in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
He played high school basketball at Rolling Meadows High School and later attended the University of Minnesota, where he was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team in his freshman year.
Christie was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 46th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft and has been assigned to the San Diego Clippers in the G League.
His brother, Max Christie, also plays in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Parents
Cam’s parents are Katrina Christie and Max Christie Sr. who were both were college basketball players.
Katrina played for Northwestern University, scoring over 1,000 points, and is a psychologist.
Max Christie Sr. played at the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is an aircraft pilot.
Cam’s older brother, Max Christie, is also a professional basketball player in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Career
Christie’s basketball career began at Rolling Meadows High School in Illinois, where he excelled as a player.
He was recognized as one of the top high school players in the state and set a school record for three-pointers.
Christie was highly recruited by several top college programs due to his impressive skills and performance in high school.
Christie chose to play for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers.
During his freshman year, he averaged 11.3 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, showcasing his potential as a versatile scorer.
His performance earned him a spot on the Big Ten All-Freshman team, highlighting his impact in the competitive Big Ten Conference
Christie was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 46th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, marking the beginning of his professional basketball career.
As a rookie, he is likely to spend time with the Clippers’ G League affiliate to develop his skills further before potentially joining the main roster full-time.
His family has a strong connection to basketball; his older brother, Max Christie, also plays in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers.