Overview
- The Dallas Mavericks guard told Mexican media he backs broader international scheduling, pointing to preseason stops in China, Australia and Paris.
- Dallas faces the Detroit Pistons on Nov. 1 at Arena CDMX in what outlets report will be the NBA’s 34th game in Mexico since 1992.
- He highlighted global MVPs Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid, along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic, as evidence of the league’s worldwide pull.
- Christie praised Mexico’s fans and said the Mavericks value playing for supporters outside the United States.
- He recalled ex‑Lakers teammate Juan Toscano-Anderson’s pride in his Mexican heritage and described expecting an upbeat, music-filled atmosphere around Día de Muertos.