When the Los Angeles Lakers paired Luka Doncic with LeBron James last season, the biggest question surrounding the roster was whether it could hang on the defensive end. James was once a defensive force; however, he’s started to show signs of slippage on that side of the floor in recent years. Doncic, meanwhile, has consistently received criticism for his lack of upside on the defensive end. The Lakers have made a move to help provide some much-needed balance to the roster. JJ Redick’s team is expected to add 2022 Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart. The Lakers are currently waiting on Smart’s buyout from the Washington Wizards to become official. Shortly after the news of Smart’s impending addition broke on social media, NBA Insider Marc Stein reported that Doncic had played a significant role in Smart’s expected decision to join the Lakers. Convincing Smart to move to the Lakers can’t have been easy. At his core, he’s a Boston Celtics product and a fan favorite in the TD Garden. Crossing that dividRead More
Luka Doncic recruited former DPOY to the Lakers
