07-19-2025, 05:58 PM
(07-19-2025, 04:33 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Poor, poor Luka.
It's a good fit on paper, until you realize that Smart isn't the guy he used to be. It's a decent price, of course, but I don't think this is going to help much.
He may not be the guy he used to be but he really doesn’t have to. He is still a guy you can play 20+ mins a game and trust down the stretch. Problem is health.
But at the BAE, Smart is much more appetizing than his former deal. I’m curious to see how he fits next to Luka. I’ve wanted Smart as a Luka running mate before. Does his stellar defense overcome his poor shooting now? Do the Lakers even care given how sorely needed perimeter defense is? Can Smart stay healthy enough? He’s obviously betting on himself making his deal a 1+1.
Still. The Lakers got a steal here in terms of value. They keep getting saved from buyouts crazily enough.
14x All-Star, 12x all-NBA, 1x MVP, 1x Finals MVP, 1 NBA Championship: Dirk Nowitzki, the man, the myth, the legend.