Marcus Smart plans to join Lakers
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NBA Defensive Player of the Year says Doncic reaching out “meant a lot,” adding that the chance to play alongside LeBron James was also part of the appeal.
Marcus Smart joins Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year deal. Luka Doncic played a key role in convincing Smart. Doncic highlighted Smart's defensive skil
Veteran NBA guard Marcus Smart provides some details on how Luka Doncic tried to convince him to come to the Lakers.
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LeBron Wire on MSNLakers coach JJ Redick's glowing comments about Marcus Smart in 2020Luka Doncic reportedly helped recruit Smart to the Lakers. In addition, a clip from "The Old Man & the Three" podcast has been unearthed where Lakers coach JJ Redick had some glowing things to say about the former Defensive Player of the Year. In the clip, which is from 2020, Redick said that Smart is the type of player he would want on his team.
Veteran guard Marcus Smart is the newest Los Angeles Laker after (1) the Washington Wizards bought out his contract, and (2) Lakers superstar Luka Doncic pushed to get him over to La La Land and into the Purple and Gold.