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Doug Christie

Christie in 2015
Sacramento Kings
Interim head coach
Personal information
Born	(1970-05-09) May 9, 1970 (age 55) Seattle, Washington, U.S.
High school	Mark Morris (Longview, Washington) Rainier Beach (Seattle, Washington)
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College	Pepperdine (1989–1992)
NBA Draft	1992 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
Pro career	1992–2007
Coaching career	2021–present
League	NBA
Career history
As player:
1993–1994	Los Angeles Lakers
1994–1996	New York Knicks
1996–2000	Toronto Raptors
2000–2005	Sacramento Kings
2005	Orlando Magic
2005	Dallas Mavericks
2007	Los Angeles Clippers
As coach:
2021–2024	Sacramento Kings (assistant)
2024–present	Sacramento Kings (interim)
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Defensive First Team (2003) 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2001, 2002, 2004) 2× WCC Player of the Year (1991, 1992) 2× First-team All-WCC (1991, 1992)
Career NBA statistics
Points	9,301 (11.2 ppg)
Rebounds	3,382 (4.1 rpg)
Steals	1,555 (1.9 spg)

Douglas Dale Christie (born May 9, 1970) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He is currently the interim head coach for the Sacramento Kings in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Standing at 6 feet 6 inches tall, Christie played as a shooting guard. He played college basketball at Pepperdine University. After being chosen in the 1992 NBA Draft, Christie played for seven teams over 15 seasons. He was a key starter for the Sacramento Kings in the early 2000s. He helped the Kings reach the NBA playoffs for four years in a row.

Christie was famous for his strong defense. He was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team once. He also made the NBA All-Defensive Second Team three times while playing for the Kings. After his playing career, Christie became an assistant coach for the Kings in 2021.

Early Life and College Basketball

Doug Christie was born in Seattle, Washington. He was raised by his mother in Seattle. He started playing basketball in middle school.

Christie played high school basketball at Mark Morris High School. He later moved to Seattle and attended Rainier Beach High School. In his senior year, he led Rainier Beach to their first state championship. He was also named the best high school player in Washington state.

After graduating in 1988, Christie went to Pepperdine University. He led the Pepperdine team to the NCAA Tournament twice. He scored over 19 points per game in his last two seasons. Christie was named WCC Player of the Year twice.

Doug Christie's NBA Career

Playing for the Los Angeles Lakers (1993–1994)

The Seattle SuperSonics drafted Christie 17th overall in 1992. However, he did not play for them. In February 1993, Christie was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. He made his NBA debut on March 12, 1993.

In his first Lakers game, his jersey had a spelling mistake. He played very little in his first year. In his second season, he started 34 games and averaged 10.3 points. He played with Vlade Divac, who later became his teammate in Sacramento.

Time with the New York Knicks (1994–1996)

Before the 1994-95 season, the Lakers traded Christie to the New York Knicks. He played only twelve games that season due to an ankle injury.

Christie took part in the 1996 Slam Dunk Contest. However, he did not play much under the new coach, Don Nelson. He then asked to be traded to another team.

Becoming a Toronto Raptor (1996–2000)

In February 1996, Christie was traded to the Toronto Raptors. On March 24, 1996, Christie helped the Raptors beat the Chicago Bulls. This was a big upset, as the Bulls had a record of 60 wins and only 9 losses. Christie's defense was key against Michael Jordan. Jordan scored fewer points against the Raptors when Christie was guarding him.

In his first full season with Toronto, Christie started 81 games. He averaged 14.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game. He finished second in voting for the NBA Most Improved Player Award. The next season, he averaged 16.5 points and 2.4 steals. In the 1999-2000 season, Christie helped the Raptors reach the playoffs for the first time. He played alongside stars like Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady.

Success with the Sacramento Kings (2000–2005)

In August 2000, Christie was traded to the Sacramento Kings. In Sacramento, he became the team's starting shooting guard. He was known as one of the best defenders in the league.

While with the Kings, Christie was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team once. He also made the All-Defensive Second Team three times. In the 2000-2001 season, Sports Illustrated called the Kings' starting five "The Greatest Show on Court." This group included Jason Williams, Peja Stojaković, Chris Webber, Vlade Divac, and Christie. Christie's defense helped the Kings become a top team. They led the league in wins in the 2001–02 NBA season. The Kings made the playoffs every year Christie played for them.

Short Stays with Other Teams (2005–2007)

In 2005, Christie was traded to the Orlando Magic. He was not happy about the trade. He played only a few games before an ankle injury sidelined him. The Magic released him in August 2005.

Christie then signed with the Dallas Mavericks. However, his ankle injury was slow to heal. The Mavericks waived him in November 2005. This hinted that his playing career might be ending. He averaged 3.7 points in seven games with Dallas.

In January 2007, Christie tried to return to the NBA. He signed a 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. After a second 10-day contract, he decided to leave the team.

Coaching and Other Activities

In 2018, Christie began working as a TV commentator for Sacramento Kings games. He joined NBC Sports. In August 2021, he left his TV job to become an assistant coach for the Kings.

On December 27, 2024, Christie was named the interim head coach for the Kings. This happened after Mike Brown was no longer the head coach.

Personal Life

Jackie Christie in 2019

Doug Christie is married to Jackie Christie. They have three children together. In 2002, The New York Times wrote about their strong marriage. The Christies renewed their wedding vows every year.

Christie is a dedicated Christian. He has also appeared on TV shows. These include The Christies Committed on BET J and Basketball Wives on VH1. In 2007, he sold a self-made comedy called The Christie’s Un-Cut.

Career Statistics

Here are Doug Christie's statistics from his time in the NBA. These tables show how he performed in regular season games and playoff games.

NBA

Regular season

Playoffs

Head Coaching Record

This table shows Doug Christie's record as a head coach in the NBA.

See also

In Spanish: Doug Christie para niños

• List of National Basketball Association career steals leaders
• List of National Basketball Association single-game steals leaders