Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was relatively quiet as the team conducted its business in free agency, but his one major request is already paying off. As Los Angeles searched for ways to improve defensively, Doncic asked Rob Pelinka to sign Marcus Smart.
It hasn't taken long for Smart to prove to be one of the best signings of the summer and a player whom Doncic was wise to endorse when his stock was low.
Smart entered the 2025 offseason as a player who was known more for his name than his recent contributions.