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Experienced point guard Marcus Smart will soon sign a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The agreement was reached and the value of the contract is around 11 million euros.
This 31-year-old, known for his defensive game, had no luck with the teams he played for last season. He played for Washington and Memphis, but the injury prevented him from showing the right level of play and consistency. He played a total of 34 games, spread over 15 matches for Washington and 19 for Memphis. He averaged about nine points in 20 minutes per game, but that's not what he's best known for.
During his career, Smart stood out as one of the best defenders in the league, especially during the period when he played for the Boston Celtics. Now he arrives in California with the clear role of being a key defensive "protector" for the Lakers' very offensive-oriented players; Luka Doncic and LeBron James. This defensive approach is exactly what this team needed to put together a more complete and better team chemistry.
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Marcus is the second big addition to the Lakers this year, after Deandre Ayton recently signed for this club. Ayton previously terminated his contract with Portland and is now ready to show his quality in a new environment. These two players are expected to contribute significantly to the team's success in the coming season.
All in all, this move by the Los Angeles Lakers shows a serious intention to further strengthen themselves and return to the fight for the top of the NBA. The arrival of Smart could bring much more than the numbers on paper, especially on the defensive front, where his reputation is unbreakable.
It will be interesting to see how this great basketball player will manage in a new team, and possibly in a new role. The ambitions of this team are as strong as before, and Smart will probably be an important part of this team in the future.
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