Doug Christie Biography: Awards, Films, Kids, Wife, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents

Doug Christie is an American basketball coach and former actor, best known for his defensive skills during his NBA career and for his current role as an assistant coach with the Sacramento Kings.

Born on May 9, 1970, in Seattle, Washington, he played for several NBA teams, including the Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings.

After retiring from basketball, he transitioned into broadcasting and appeared on reality television alongside his wife, Jackie Christie.

Profile

• Full Name: Douglas Dale Christie
• Stage Name: Doug Christie
• Born: May 9, 1970
• Age: 55 years old
• Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Basketball Coach and Former Actor
• Height: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m)
• Parent: Norma Christie (mother), John Malone (father)
• Siblings: One
• Spouse: Jackie Christie
• Children: Chantel Christie, Douglas Christie Jr.
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $20 million

Early Life And Education

Doug Christie was born on May 9, 1970, in Seattle, Washington, United States. He is 55 years old. He was raised primarily by his mother, Norma Christie, after his parents separated. He has one older half-brother. Doug is a Christian and of African-American ethnicity.

He attended Mark Morris High School in Longview before transferring to Rainier Beach High School in Seattle. After high school, he went on to Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, where he played college basketball and earned national recognition.

Career

Doug Christie began his professional basketball career when he was selected 17th overall in the first round of the 1992 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics.

He went on to play for several teams in the NBA, including the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, Orlando Magic, Dallas Mavericks, and Los Angeles Clippers. Christie was widely known for his defensive prowess, especially during his time with the Kings in the early 2000s.

After retiring from professional basketball in 2007, Christie transitioned into broadcasting and later took on a role as an assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings in 2021.

In addition to his basketball career, he made appearances on television alongside his wife, Jackie Christie, particularly on the reality TV show Basketball Wives LA.

Awards and Nominations

• NBA All-Defensive First Team (2003)
• NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2001, 2002, 2004)
• WCC Player of the Year (1991, 1992 – Pepperdine University)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @therealdougchristie
• Twitter handle: @TheDougChristie

Personal Life

Doug Christie is married to Jackie Christie, a reality TV personality and entrepreneur. The couple got married in 1996 and is known for renewing their vows annually. They have three children together. Before Jackie, there were no widely reported public relationships. Doug Christie stands at 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters) tall.

Discography/Filmography

• Basketball Wives LA (Reality TV, recurring role)
• Guest appearances on various sports talk shows and reality series
• Short film and commercial appearances during and after his basketball career

Net Worth

Doug Christie has an estimated net worth of $20 million. His wealth primarily stems from his successful NBA career, coaching salary, endorsement deals, and television appearances. His continued role in basketball as a coach and occasional media personality has helped maintain his financial stability.