Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic recently told Jason Gay of The Wall Street Journal that Herb Jones and Marcus Smart are the defenders who have been his "biggest headaches." It's a quote that offers intriguing insight into why Doncic recruited Marcus Smart to the Lakers.
It's also confirmation of how badly the Lakers need to target Jones in trade conversations that would instantly resolve their biggest issue and solidify their status as contenders.
Jones, 26, has spent the past four seasons establishing himself as one of the best on-ball defenders in the NBA.