Marcus Smart has only played 54 games over the last two NBA seasons. That is not a pretty number. However, Marc Stein reported the newest addition to the Los Angeles Lakers is working overtime to ensure a return to his best self.
Stein wrote, "I'm likewise told that Smart ... has been working hard on his body this summer. Conditioning was an undeniable issue for Smart last season, but the Lakers were convinced during their pursuit that they will see a sleeker version of the 2021-22 DPOY.
The Lakers paid a steep price to acquire the former All-NBA defender.