LOS ANGELES — During the Lakers’ team flight from Los Angeles to Orlando, the first stop of four in a weeklong road trip, Max Christie approached LeBron James for his advice.
Closer in age to James’ three children than the vet whose career began just a couple of months after Max was born, Christie asked the teammate who’s lived more NBA life than almost anyone ever for some on- and off-court advice. In response, LeBron gave Christie his learned perspective on how to watch film in preparation for opponents as well as how to take care of his mindset away from the game.