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Marcus Smart offers Lakers key traits even Reaves doesn't next to Luka and LeBron

Related Topics: Kevin O'Connor, Austin Reaves

If the Los Angeles Lakers are serious about winning now, they might have to make an uncomfortable call. That means starting Marcus Smart over Austin Reaves.

That sounds like a bold statement, maybe even a little controversial. When you break it down, it actually makes a lot of sense.

Kevin O'Connor nailed it on The Kevin O’Connor Show when he said, “The issue with this Lakers team with Austin Reaves in the starting lineup next to Luka [Doncic] and LeBron [James] is his shot creation becomes a bit redundant.