Max Christie says he has matched up perfectly with Dallas Mavericks figure who is ‘going to be a Hall of Famer’

There have been very the few bright spots on the Dallas Mavericks over the past few weeks.

Amid a testing time for Dallas Mavericks fans, one small consolation has been the positive impression made by Max Christie .

Christie, 22, was a footnote in the Luka Doncic trade , leaving the LA Lakers along with Anthony Davis .

And while Davis has been out with an injury suffered on his debut, Max Christie has played 16 games for the Mavericks already.

Max Christie praises Jason Kidd Max Christie was stunned to be traded to the Mavericks in early February, admitting he was in denial and struggled to process it .

Upon arriving in Dallas, Christie has not looked back, despite the disruption caused by the trade and the injury crisis that has engulfed the team .

Speaking in an interview with the Mavericks, Christie credits coach Jason Kidd for helping him settle, thankful for his calm demeanour.

Christie has high respect due to Kidds successful playing career, and praises the way he communicates with his players as a coach.

He explained: J Kidd, the time that Ive been with him so far, I like his calm cool and collected demeanour, I kind of can relate to that.

I try to be calm cool and collected when I play, him as a coach hes the same way.

Hes a point guard hes going to be a Hall of Famer some day one day.

He knows how to manage a game, how to manage players and teammates, and he does it in a very calm and collective way, and it translates to me the best and I think it helps us as players.

Max Christie performances for Dallas Mavericks The Mavs season is on the precipice of collapse due to the injury crisis, even though they managed to pull off a win over the Spurs on March 10.

Christie has at least been a useful contributor, he is healthy, adding tenacity on defense and averaging 12.5 points per game, more than his 8.5 ppg with the Lakers.

His rebounds (4.1ppg) and assists (3.3) have all increased too.

Right now for Christie it is just about continuing to settle on and off the court, and re-focusing on next season when everyone is fit again.

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