Marcus Smart signed with the Lakers for two years, $11 million after reaching a buyout with the Washington Wizards. He credited Luka Doncic for recruiting him, stating that Doncic’s call meant a lot to him. Smart, a former Defensive Player of the Year, will strengthen the Lakers’ defense on the perimeter. With significant playoff experience, he aims to contribute leadership and intensity to the team, emphasizing his role as a tenacious defender during his introductory remarks.
"When you get a guy like Luka calling ... checking on you, trying to see where you're at, to see if you want to come join something special that he's trying to cook up over here, it meant a lot."
"Just to be me, come in and do what I do and that's [being] a tenacious defender, just bringing the intensity that I bring, my leadership, my basketball IQ, as well."
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