Lakers GM Rob Pelinka Sees Marcus Smart As A Championship Level Difference Maker originally appeared on Fadeaway World.

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 Los Angeles Lakers are on a mission to strengthen their roster around their superstar duo, Luka Doncic and LeBron James. The team has already acquired Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia. They also added Marcus Smart after Luka Doncic pushed them.