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.

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.