While other teams like the Suns and Bucks reportedly pursued Smart as a free agent, turns out, Luka Doncic helped recruit Smart to Los Angeles. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Doncic "reached out to Smart and made it clear that he wanted to play with the two-way stalwart."

The Lakers have found a point-of-attack, wing defender in Marcus Smart, who will sign a two-year, $11-million deal with a player option for the second season.