It’s Media Day for nearly every team around the NBA, which always means it’s time for a yearly tradition unlike any other: #MuscleWatch, the annual declaration and tracking of who has put on muscle, who is in the best shape of their life, and everything in between.
The Lakers had a few participants in the event this year, with Max Christie, Cam Reddish, and even rookie guard Jalen Hood-Schifino getting in on the action.
Christie talked the most about how much “mass” he has added in the hopes of securing a role in the rotation during his second year, discussing it during his main podium appearance with the assembled media, as well as during individual sitdowns with the Spectrum SportsNet and ESPNLA crews:
Max Christie says getting stronger in the weight room remains his biggest focus.