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There are common last names in the NBA, and it's so confusing; you think that these players are related to each other. Us NBA fans are victims of these last names too, but NBA players are also confused with their teammates' last names—take Klay Thompson, for example, who thought that his teammate, Max Christie's dad, is the Sacramento Kings head coach, Doug Christie! (via X/@NBA)
Netizens React Hilariously with Klay's Confusion
Because of Klay Thompson's confusion with Max Christie and Doug Christie, NBA fans joked that Klay Thompson is unintentionally a funny dude. (via X/@BlakeC)
Other NBA fans agreed with Klay Thompson's confusion, saying that what Klay said during the post-game interview is exactly what they are thinking about Max Christie and Doug Christie, too!
"The fact that everybody thought the same is hilarious." - one NBA fan said (via X/@CookSwish)
"Why I thought the same thing. I had to google him." - another NBA fan added (via X/@nopicspls9021o)
Fans are also shocked that Max Christie and Doug Christie are not related, saying that they thought they were a father-son duo at the NBA. (via X/@TIMBO_SL1CE)
Klay Thompson fans also joined in the fun, saying that Klay's POV is very unique and very funny, making him one of the NBA's funny guys! (via X/@Ketty611865)
Mavericks fans also trolled Klay, saying that Klay Thompson never fails to entertain the media and his fans.
"Klay never fails to entertain!" - one fan remarked (via X/@Jimmyyweb3)
NBA fans also roasted Klay Thompson, stating that when he saw Max's last name was Christie, he immediately created imaginary connections to Doug Christie. (via X/@itsjoeheather)
X users also shared Klay's mix-up, saying that they thought Max and Doug were related to one another! (via X/@MrGif214)
While other NBA fans are shocked to know that Doug Christie is the Sacramento Kings' head coach. (via X/@StanuelJackson)
Because of Klay Thompson's mix-up, fans already Googled Max Christie and Doug Christie. Come on, curiosity!
"Natural curiosity would lead you to google this!" - one X user replied (via X/@afuturemodern)
Who is Max Christie?
Max Christie is a shooting guard for the Dallas Mavericks. A 2nd round pick, Max Christie played for the Los Angeles Lakers and South Bay Lakers before heading out to the Dallas Mavericks.
Being a shooting guard, Max Christie is known for his basketball IQ and his slash-and-shoot playing style that can break his opponent's ankles.
Averaging 8.5 PPG this 2024-2025 season, Max Christie is one of the next big things in the NBA because at his young age, he has already played with the best of the best in the league.
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Mixing up people's connection with other people is a pretty common thing. Moving forward, when you confuse other people to be someone else's relative, make sure to double-check and ask them if your assumptions are true. As for Klay Thompson, keep making us laugh, bro! Because you're one of the hidden comedy gems of the NBA!
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