The Los Angeles Lakers have seemingly learned from their mistakes during the 2024 NBA offseason. A year after failing to sign a single new player, Los Angeles has already brought in three new contributors on guaranteed deals: Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, and Marcus Smart.
Lakers franchise player Luka Doncic wasted no time in explaining the value that Smart will bring to the roster with comments that should have fans intrigued.
Smart, 31, has struggled to stay healthy over the past two seasons, appearing in just 54 games between 2023-24 and 2024-25. His influence in games is matched by what he provides in the locker room and on the practice court, however, and Doncic is already acknowledging said truth.