Christie s training camp reveals: The happiest day of being traded

On July 28, Mavericks player Christie appeared at the team's basketball training camp and interacted cordially with the children participating in the event, and the atmosphere was warm.

In the highly anticipated fan Q&A session, a young fan raised a question to Christie: "What is the happiest day in your NBA career? "

Christie's answer was straightforward, but unexpectedly: "It was the day when I was traded to the Mavericks of Dallas. "

This answer surprised many fans at the scene. But looking back at the mid-season deals, it is not difficult to understand - in the heavy deal involving Doncic and Anthony Davis, Christie bid farewell to the Los Angeles Lakers and put on the Mavericks' jersey.

Turning to Dallas, Christie was in a state of water.

After joining the new owner, Christie's debut exploded. He played for the Mavericks in the first seven games, scoring 15+ consecutively, quickly winning the trust of the coaching staff and fans. Throughout the season, he played 32 games for the Mavericks, 11 of which were the starting lineup, averaging 30.4 minutes per game, contributing 11.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and demonstrating comprehensive offensive and defensive capabilities (41.1% shooting percentage, 35.4% from three-point shooting percentage, and 86.2% from free throw percentage).

From a role player during the Lakers to a key member of the Mavericks' lineup of stable rotation and even starting, Christie has gained a larger stage and more important tactical position in Dallas. The team's trust and significant improvement in its own data are the deepest reasons why he is grateful for the trading day.

When Christie said in training camp "the happiest day of being traded", the fans on the scene suddenly realized. For professional players, what is important is not the wealthy family in the spotlight, but finding a soil to display their talents. In Dallas, Christie finally found his true role in the arena and a sense of belonging, which is undoubtedly an important turning point in his career.