24 points and 3 assists, the Mavericks have confirmed their future second star, and it's a pity the Lakers let him go.

The Mavericks have essentially settled on their future building block, the top pick they selected this year, Flagg. To make a serious push for the Western Conference championship, the team needs to prioritize nurturing young talent, and Christy stands out as the most probable future second leader on the current squad.

Since joining the Mavericks, Christy has improved rapidly. In today’s game against his former team, the Lakers, he scored 24 points and dished out 3 assists, leading the Mavericks in scoring. This season, he averages 13.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 48.3% from the field. His three-point shooting percentage is an impressive 45.5%, ranking seventh in the league, making him the most accurate three-point shooter on the Mavericks.

Currently, Christy is progressing toward becoming a top-tier 3-and-D player. However, many fans hope he can develop more offensive skills and increase his ball-handling to become a more dynamic scorer. Recently, his playing style has shown more aggressiveness with a higher usage rate. The Mavericks are clearly committed to his development since he is only 22 years old. He is a very young player who could make rapid progress over the next 2 to 3 years, potentially averaging close to 20 points per game.

As a result, many Lakers fans now deeply regret giving up Christy. Many believe the team could have instead traded Knect, whose value was still relatively high at the time. On the other hand, the Mavericks’ management was wise and well aware that between Knect and Christy, the latter clearly had more potential.

Christy has the potential to become a star who excels on both ends of the court. Once he reaches star status, he could attract a large fan base. Many hope he will learn offensive moves from Kobe Bryant, such as the turnaround fadeaway jumper, gradually embodying Kobe’s spirit. This could bring him significant attention from fans, as many see echoes of Kobe in him and hope to witness the continuation of Kobe’s legacy.