The Los Angeles Lakers have made significant moves in the offseason, and Marcus Smart is one of those blockbuster signings. While it was earlier reported that Luka Doncic played a key role in recruiting Smart, the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year has recently confirmed the report and shared his first reaction.

With LeBron James in the twilight stage of his career, the Lakers signed Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic and began building around him. After ending their major void at the center position with the signing of Deandre Ayton, the LA side shifted focus to strengthening their backcourt.

On the media day, 11-year veteran Smart revealed his shocking reaction to the moment he came to know that Doncic called for him to join the Lakers. “I’m excited. When my agent told me Luka called him a

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