Luka Doncic reportedly helped recruit Smart to the Lakers. In addition, a clip from "The Old Man & the Three" podcast has been unearthed where Lakers coach JJ Redick had some glowing things to say about the former Defensive Player of the Year. In the clip, which is from 2020, Redick said that Smart is the type of player he would want on his team.

The Wizards traded for Smart last season, and he, by all accounts, provided a positive example to the team’s younger players.

The terms of Los Angeles Lakers' guard Marcus Smart's contract buyout with the Washington Wizards have been revealed.