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.

On Saturday, July 19, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that former Boston Celtics fan favorite, Marcus Smart, had agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards. Charania also noted that Smart, 31, plans to sign a two-year $11 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, meaning he will join his former team's most bitter rivals.

NBA Fans React to Marcus Smart, Lakers News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Over the years, plenty of Boston Celtics alumni have gone on to join the Los Angeles Lakers and vice versa. The most notable ones include the likes of Shaquille O'Neal, Rajon Rondo, Gary Payton, Dennis Schroder, Isaiah Thomas, and Rick Fox.