The Los Angeles Lakers made one of the more underrated but potentially impactful moves of the offseason by signing veteran guard Marcus Smart. After a rocky year that saw him split time between the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies, two teams at the bottom of their respective conferences, Smart is now suiting up for a contender again, and he’s embracing the opportunity with championship-level focus.
For the Lakers, the signing was about more than just adding bench depth. It was about identity. And in Smart, they believe they’ve found a perfect fit.
"“Adding a player like Marcus Smart to our roster allows us to compete at the highest level,” said Lakers President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka.