Cam Christie is entering the Transfer Portal

Could you ever imagine Christie playing defense, hustling and battling, like Edwards, McDaniels, or Alexander-Walker?
Not yet, but he's going to have to.

Christie has more to lose than to gain in playing in scrimmages. I think it's a good choice for him NOT to participate, but he is really going to have to find that team to give him a "promise".
 

Not yet, but he's going to have to.

Christie has more to lose than to gain in playing in scrimmages. I think it's a good choice for him NOT to participate, but he is really going to have to find that team to give him a "promise".
Probably but unless he already has a team promise I would look at not scrimmaging as a lost opportunity and a tell on a lack of confidence.
 


Not yet, but he's going to have to.

Christie has more to lose than to gain in playing in scrimmages. I think it's a good choice for him NOT to participate, but he is really going to have to find that team to give him a "promise".

He’s not a lottery pick for Pete’s sake, nor was he a freshman AA of All-Conference.

It would be a hard pass for me and I’m sure many professionals, that a lower level prospect is scared to compete; what’s he gonna do when McDaniels is in his jock defending him?

He has a limited skill set and should want to showcase it as much as possible.
Scared money don’t make money.
 

It's really weird, people did the same with Amir and look where he is now, carved out a role for himself on a playoff team. It may be a similar slow build for Christie but he has the raw tools to one day stick in the league.

I'd like to see the Wolves draft him in the second round, lord knows they could do with a wing that profiles as a solid shooter.

While he can shoot, he’ll likely never be an elite defender, due to his lack of foot speed.

I don’t see him fitting the Wolves style of play which focuses on defense.
 




If he's opted out of the scrimmages, it means he has a guarantee. Whether that's late 1st round, early 2nd round, or late 2nd round pick, if he has that, it would be dumb to play in the scrimmages. This lack of confidence narrative is a ridiculous one IMO.

Smart money makes money. His team has a plan in place and everything they are doing is calculated… not that complex


Guess you didn’t watch the NFL draft, huh🤣???

No one in the world had Pennix going in the Top 10 or in front of McCarthy or in any of the half dozen much drafts which I saw; many had Turner going in the top 10, including at 8 to Atlanta. This fortuitous chain events allowed the Vikes to be in a position, where they could make a move to draft him.

No team in their right mind would promise that they’re going to draft you, when you’re going later in the draft (I.e not the top pick) and “Cam’s team” would be exhibiting naïveté on a, I’m going to buy the Brooklyn Bridge level, because you don’t know and control what the teams in front of you do.

Most teams want dogs on it, players that fight to compete and love competition and welcome those opportunities. To be fair, sometimes it’s hard to envision something, if you haven’t experienced it yourself. Just like, I cant explain what it’s like to go bungee jumping to you, as you have to experience It.

The level of certitude exhibited in such posts is cute like a little 😸. It’s akin to saying either of you KNOW what’s going to happen in game 7 of the Wolves game Sunday. You both have opinions, like I do, but in the end you’re just another person with one on a free anonymous chat board, which I realize.
Whoop-de-do🤠.


I hopeCam is widely successful in his next chapter, but I or no one else on here, knows where that path leads, if they’re honest.
 
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Didn’t realize he was an elite shooter as a Gopher . Coffey was better than him at everything but shooting imo. Not sure what to make of his NBA chances Don’t see a skill that sets him apart from others. It’s a weak draft and you really only need one team to like you . Be interesting to see what happens. I assume his handlers know what’s best. Good luck to him.
 

Didn’t realize he was an elite shooter as a Gopher . Coffey was better than him at everything but shooting imo. Not sure what to make of his NBA chances Don’t see a skill that sets him apart from others. It’s a weak draft and you really only need one team to like you . Be interesting to see what happens. I assume his handlers know what’s best. Good luck to him.
Same skill set as Taurean Prince?
 

Guess you didn’t watch the NFL draft, huh🤣???

No one in the world had Pennix going in the Top 10 or in front of McCarthy or in any of the half dozen much drafts which I saw; many had Turner going in the top 10, including at 8 to Atlanta. This fortuitous chain events allowed the Vikes to be in a position, where they could make a move to draft him.

No team in their right mind would promise that they’re going to draft you, when you’re going later in the draft (I.e not the top pick) and “Cam’s team” would be exhibiting naïveté on a, I’m going to buy the Brooklyn Bridge level, because you don’t know and control what the teams in front of you do.

Most teams want dogs on it, players that fight to compete and love competition and welcome those opportunities. To be fair, sometimes it’s hard to envision something, if you haven’t experienced it yourself. Just like, I cant explain what it’s like to go bungee jumping to you, as you have to experience It.

The level of certitude exhibited in such posts is cute like a little 😸. It’s akin to saying either of you KNOW what’s going to happen in game 7 of the Wolves game Sunday. You both have opinions, like I do, but in the end you’re just another person with one on a free anonymous chat board, which I realize.
Whoop-de-do🤠.


I hopeCam is widely successful in his next chapter, but I or no one else on here, knows where that path leads, if they’re honest.
Ok then…
 




Guess you didn’t watch the NFL draft, huh🤣???

No one in the world had Pennix going in the Top 10 or in front of McCarthy or in any of the half dozen much drafts which I saw; many had Turner going in the top 10, including at 8 to Atlanta. This fortuitous chain events allowed the Vikes to be in a position, where they could make a move to draft him.

No team in their right mind would promise that they’re going to draft you, when you’re going later in the draft (I.e not the top pick) and “Cam’s team” would be exhibiting naïveté on a, I’m going to buy the Brooklyn Bridge level, because you don’t know and control what the teams in front of you do.

Most teams want dogs on it, players that fight to compete and love competition and welcome those opportunities. To be fair, sometimes it’s hard to envision something, if you haven’t experienced it yourself. Just like, I cant explain what it’s like to go bungee jumping to you, as you have to experience It.

The level of certitude exhibited in such posts is cute like a little 😸. It’s akin to saying either of you KNOW what’s going to happen in game 7 of the Wolves game Sunday. You both have opinions, like I do, but in the end you’re just another person with one on a free anonymous chat board, which I realize.
Whoop-de-do🤠.


I hopeCam is widely successful in his next chapter, but I or no one else on here, knows where that path leads, if they’re honest.

"No team in there right mind would ever do it"


Chris Livingston was selected with the last pick of the draft. I stand by what I said.

I don't want to come off as a know it all, but I'm almost positive I follow the NBA draft much more closely than you do.
 

Didn’t realize he was an elite shooter as a Gopher . Coffey was better than him at everything but shooting imo. Not sure what to make of his NBA chances Don’t see a skill that sets him apart from others. It’s a weak draft and you really only need one team to like you . Be interesting to see what happens. I assume his handlers know what’s best. Good luck to him.
Things have sure changed. Years ago, Voshon Leonard who was much advanced from where Christie is now and scoring 18 points per game, went into the draft for a look see and came back to the Gophers. It appears there is minimal chance of Christie doing that even though he is little more than a promising prospect at this point.
 

"No team in there right mind would ever do it"


Chris Livingston was selected with the last pick of the draft. I stand by what I said.

I don't want to come off as a know it all, but I'm almost positive I follow the NBA draft much more closely than you do.

Touch and thanks for sharing.

Wondering if he was invited to the combine, due to the number of workouts he canceled (wondering if those were held in lieu of them🤷‍♂️)

I’m guessing you were also aware of the following then regarding his much more impressive pedigree than Cam’s-


He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 class.

McDonald’s AA

And wasn’t his draft class significantly deeper than 2024, as well?

I obviously over reached in my comments, which was an incorrect absolute, but to act like something involving the draft is a truism, seems a bit of a reach as well, doesn’t it? Things change, etc… in the draft all the time.

I stand by my comment of not wanting to compete because you’re worried you’re not going to measure up, is not the type of player I’d want on my team/in my huddle or in my organization; just an aging semi-crusty linebacker’s two cents.

I’m certainly not an NBA graft expert by any means and yes, you do follow it closer than I do, and have a better understanding of what happens in that biosphere.

Again, wishing Cam all the best in his career.
 
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Things have sure changed. Years ago, Voshon Leonard who was much advanced from where Christie is now and scoring 18 points per game, went into the draft for a look see and came back to the Gophers. It appears there is minimal chance of Christie doing that even though he is little more than a promising prospect at this point.
No G-league in those days.
 

Touch and thanks for sharing.

Wondering if he was invited to the combine, due to the number of workouts he canceled (wondering if those were held in lieu of them🤷‍♂️)

I’m guessing you were also aware of the following then regarding his much more impressive pedigree than Cam’s-


He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 class.

McDonald’s AA

And wasn’t the draft class significantly deeper than 2024, as well?

I obviously over reached in my comments, which was an incorrect absolute, but to act like something involving the draft is a truism, seems a bit of a reach as well, doesn’t it? Things change, etc… in the draft all the time.

I stand by my comment of not wanting to compete because you’re worried you’re not going to measure up, is not the type of player I’d want on my team/in my huddle or in my organization; just an aging semi-crusty linebacker’s two cents.

I’m certainly not an NBA graft expert by any means and yes, you do follow it closer than I do, and have a better understanding of what happens in that biosphere.

Again, wishing Cam all the best in his career.

Yeah, I am aware of Livingston's background and HS pedigree being better than that of Christie. But I'd say Christie had a better FR year, and his game translates better to the next level. He was pretty much drafted on potential.

I re-read what I initially said, and perhaps should have something like, "he's gotta have a guarantee" instead of what I did.

I agree with you about the wanting to compete, but typically in a case like this, if you get a guarantee or promise, those teams don't want you doing scrimmages or workouts. That's why the top guys(top 20ish picks) only do selected workouts. For Christie not to partake in the scrimmages leads me to believe he might be an end of round 1 pick.

I initially put his floor as the Pistons' 2nd round pick, which might be way off. We'll see. I'm rooting for him as well.
 

Amazing how opinions on Christie have changed...
 

While he can shoot, he’ll likely never be an elite defender, due to his lack of foot speed.

I don’t see him fitting the Wolves style of play which focuses on defense.
Definitely doesn’t fit now, but you can build average athleticism over a few years with dedicated training. If his shooting keeps him in the league, he should have no excuse for not being an average defender by the time he’s 22. He’s still only 18. Imo he’s got the length to defend on the wing.
 

Could you ever imagine Christie playing defense, hustling and battling, like Edwards, McDaniels, or Alexander-Walker?

This goes beyond Christie but the Wolves are very likely to add a shooter this offseason that's probably not going to be much of a defender because they can't afford a 3 and D guy. Christie could carve out a career for himself as a specialist shooter/scorer off the bench. You just never know but I do feel he's about the right stuff and he showed he's fearless in a conference where freshmen don't typically make a huge impact.
 



Amazing how opinions on Christie have changed...
How so? Doesn’t really seem like they have to me? So I’m curious what you see.

I’ll summarize what I feel is the general opinion: So far it appears most think he’s a kid with a great shooting stroke. He can handle decent for a FR. His flaws are his D, driving ability, shot creation, and strength.

Feels like a rather general consensus, for both his draft supporters and those who feel like college is appropriate. I see the only argument being whether he’s ready/worthy of drafting - this year.
 
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Touch and thanks for sharing.

Wondering if he was invited to the combine, due to the number of workouts he canceled (wondering if those were held in lieu of them🤷‍♂️)

I’m guessing you were also aware of the following then regarding his much more impressive pedigree than Cam’s-


He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 class.

McDonald’s AA

And wasn’t his draft class significantly deeper than 2024, as well?

I obviously over reached in my comments, which was an incorrect absolute, but to act like something involving the draft is a truism, seems a bit of a reach as well, doesn’t it? Things change, etc… in the draft all the time.

I stand by my comment of not wanting to compete because you’re worried you’re not going to measure up, is not the type of player I’d want on my team/in my huddle or in my organization; just an aging semi-crusty linebacker’s two cents.

I’m certainly not an NBA graft expert by any means and yes, you do follow it closer than I do, and have a better understanding of what happens in that biosphere.

Again, wishing Cam all the best in his career.
You don't need to wish Cam all the best in every post about him. It's not like you or I have any connection to him whatsoever.
 


Things have sure changed. Years ago, Voshon Leonard who was much advanced from where Christie is now and scoring 18 points per game, went into the draft for a look see and came back to the Gophers. It appears there is minimal chance of Christie doing that even though he is little more than a promising prospect at this point.

Lenard is 51. He entered the draft before the internet was widely available. To make a comparison to 30 years ago is silly at best.
 

Lenard is 51. He entered the draft before the internet was widely available. To make a comparison to 30 years ago is silly at best.
The first line of his post was “things have sure changed”, Dickbag.
 

Lenard is 51. He entered the draft before the internet was widely available. To make a comparison to 30 years ago is silly at best.
You might want to reread my post- "Things have sure changed" is how it starts out...:rolleyes:
 

You might want to reread my post- "Things have sure changed" is how it starts out...:rolleyes:

I know. I was saying in 30 years things will change. Saying Lenard went back is irrelevant. Sorry if you took it wrong.
 




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