[Shams] Marcus Smart to the L.A. Lakers 2 years/$11 million, after Wizards buyout

vxmike · Post #41 » by **vxmike** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 9:56 pm

Froob wrote:Amazed he got above vet min honestly. Even if he was healthy enough to play, I don’t get the fit at all with LeBron and Luka.

Good defender and low-usage is the ideal guy next to Luka and LeBron. He’s ok from 3 as well.

Pantsman · Post #42 » by **Pantsman** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 9:57 pm

Smart isn’t good anymore. Just another over the hill old man signing. Don’t get your hopes up.

Post #43 » by **Froob** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:01 pm

vxmike wrote:
Froob wrote:Amazed he got above vet min honestly. Even if he was healthy enough to play, I don’t get the fit at all with LeBron and Luka.

Good defender and low-usage is the ideal guy next to Luka and LeBron. He’s ok from 3 as well.

his defense hasn’t been all that special in a minute. too enthusiastic to take 3s. first time he waves off lebron and luka will be killer

-Spyda- · Post #44 » by **-Spyda-** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:03 pm

For this contract Smart is a steal

Triple M · Post #45 » by **Triple M** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:06 pm

Smart threw his body around a lot and has missed a lot of time the last 2 years. In his last season in Boston i remember him suffering a bad ankle injury. What ever it is it has really zapped his explosiveness.

He still offers a lot to a locker room with intangibles, but maybe he's better suited to a bench role now so he can manage what he has left in the tank.

Optms · Post #46 » by **Optms** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:06 pm

Lakers finishing top 3 this up coming year behind OKC and Houston. Depth is coming along nicely for a dominant regular season.

HotRocks34 · Post #47 » by **HotRocks34** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:09 pm

Nice.

Post #48 » by **og15** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:09 pm

Good fit for the Lakers, health is of course the biggest concern for him

SlimShady83 · Post #49 » by **SlimShady83** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:10 pm

Optms wrote:Lakers finishing top 3 this up coming year behind OKC and Houston. Depth is coming along nicely for a dominant regular season.

I want a first round match up, Lakers/Clippers :nod:

Optms · Post #50 » by **Optms** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:12 pm

SlimShady83 wrote:
Optms wrote:Lakers finishing top 3 this up coming year behind OKC and Houston. Depth is coming along nicely for a dominant regular season.

I want a first round match up, Lakers/Clippers

We win as long as Harden is on the Clippers Harden'ing it up.

BillessuR6 · Post #51 » by **BillessuR6** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:17 pm

He is done...

Awful offensive player and injuries took the toll on his defense...

He will be out of rotation in a couple of months...

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DusterBuster · Post #52 » by **DusterBuster** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:18 pm

Shocked CP3 hasn't signed with the Clippers yet.

Probably just a thing they aren't stressed about, maybe some family things at play, but Paul could have gotten this deal at any second in LAL if he wanted.

Almost feels like Paul is seriously considering retiring.

Memories · Post #53 » by **Memories** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:18 pm

Pantsman wrote:Smart isn’t good anymore. Just another over the hill old man signing. Don’t get your hopes up.

Old man? He's 31.

Archx · Post #54 » by **Archx** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:23 pm

Everyone but the Celtics fans agree with this move for the Lakers.

Uncle Mxy · Post #55 » by **Uncle Mxy** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:25 pm

Memories wrote:Smart is the PERFECT mentor for Bronny.

Definite upgrade from Delonte West.

Jedi32 · Post #56 » by **Jedi32** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:26 pm

DusterBuster wrote:Shocked CP3 hasn't signed with the Clippers yet.

Probably just a thing they aren't stressed about, maybe some family things at play, but Paul could have gotten this deal at any second in LAL if he wanted.

Almost feels like Paul is seriously considering retiring.

Doubt the Lakers were interested in CP3 this time around.

Post #57 » by **og15** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:27 pm

Pantsman wrote:Smart isn’t good anymore. Just another over the hill old man signing. Don’t get your hopes up.

I don't know if "old" is the best description of a 31 year old basketball player, but he's certainly declined due to inability to stay on the court

DusterBuster · Post #58 » by **DusterBuster** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:33 pm

og15 wrote:
Pantsman wrote:Smart isn’t good anymore. Just another over the hill old man signing. Don’t get your hopes up.

I don't know if "old" is the best description of a 31 year old basketball player, but he's certainly declined due to inability to stay on the court

He's not "old", but he's also not "good" either anymore.

Not all players age at the same rate.

Perfectly fine signing, but Smart doesn't provide much anymore. In his Celtic prime, he was a Tony Allen type. Once that falls off, you don't have much. Allen was absolutely pointless after Memphis and there's a reason Smart has been inconsequential post-Boston.

He's gonna provide a nice 10-15min a game, might be a guy you sub-in late in tight games when you need defense with a 1-2pt lead with under 24sec left, but if you expect literally anything else from Smart, you're delusional. All of his stints post Boston prove that out.

Again, not slamming the signing by the Lakers, in their spot where they clearly have an offseason where they want proven players without having to pay anything to get them, skimming the buyout market like this is a great move. But again, keep expectations in check.

Exp0sed · Post #59 » by **Exp0sed** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:33 pm

SlimShady83 wrote:We/Lakers did It again, no way he starts, surely his coming off the bench?

Well yeah..off the bench obviously and 5.5 per year is off the bench money

Still a great get that fills a need at a low cost

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DusterBuster · Post #60 » by **DusterBuster** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:35 pm

Jedi32 wrote:
DusterBuster wrote:Shocked CP3 hasn't signed with the Clippers yet.

Probably just a thing they aren't stressed about, maybe some family things at play, but Paul could have gotten this deal at any second in LAL if he wanted.

Almost feels like Paul is seriously considering retiring.

Doubt the Lakers were interested in CP3 this time around.

CP3 and Smart are basically equal signings at this point.

You're right tho, probably just no interest on both sides.