NBA Defensive Player of the Year says Doncic reaching out “meant a lot,” adding that the chance to play alongside LeBron James was also part of the appeal.

Luka Dončić is evidently a playmaker on and off the court. Bringing Marcus Smart to the Los Angeles Lakers was a team effort, one in which Dončić played a meaningful role. On Tuesday, Smart spoke with reporters for his introductory Lakers news conference and credited the recruiting efforts of Dončić as one reason why he's in Los Angeles after reaching a buyout agreement with the Washington Wizards.

Marcus Smart, at his introductory news conference with the Lakers on Tuesday, credited Luka Doncic for recruiting him to Los Angeles.

After two seasons derailed by injuries, Smart is eyeing a bounce-back with the Lakers: "I think there's no ceiling."

This article was originally published on www.si.com as La Masia Graduate Turned Chelsea Star Gives Verdict on Marcus Rashford Transfer. Marc Cucurella has plenty of experience sharing the pitch with Marcus Rashford and he knows exactly what he can bring to the table in his new endeavor with Barcelona.

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In less than three weeks since choosing Iowa State, three-star 2026 guard Marcus Zelee has decommitted from the Cyclones.