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Lakers' Marcus Smart Gives Nod to Luka Dončić's Recruiting Skills for Bringing Him to L.A.: 'That Meant a Lot'
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 23 – Marcus Smart signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers after Luka Doncic personally recruited him to bolster the team's defense for a championship run.
- On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Marcus Smart signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, marking his introduction as a Laker.
- Following his buyout and waiver clearance with the Washington Wizards, Smart said Luka Doncic's repeated calls convinced him the interest was genuine.
- Regarding his discussions with James, Smart told ESPN LA `I have not talked to LeBron yet`, and he added `I'm expecting a lot of boos, I'm expecting a lot of hate, and it's okay`.
- Smart fills an immediate need for a point-of-attack defender, the Lakers had lost Dorian Finney-Smith to the Houston Rockets in free agency.
- With Smart and Deandre Ayton added to the roster, the Los Angeles Lakers should have the depth to contend next season and his experience, leadership and presence as a vocal defensive anchor are expected to make a significant impact.
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We have already reported that Marcus Smart will (and will) wear the Los Angeles Lakers jersey in the NBA, where Luka Dončić plays. Now, the 31-year-old playmaker with extensive experience playing at the highest level has admitted that the 26-year-old Slovenian was the main, if not the only, culprit behind his arrival in the City of Angels...
·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Marcus Smart ‘expecting a lot of hate’ in Boston Celtics reunion
The next time Marcus Smart plays in front of the TD Garden crowd, Celtics fans will likely feel differently about their longtime guard. Smart signed with the rival Lakers this summer as he looks to get back onto the playoff stage.
·Springfield, United States
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The Texan escort joins the eternal Celtics rival, where he spent most of his career
·Barcelona, Spain
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