It's been decades since the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers were in the heat of their rivalry. Nevertheless, there's no love lost between the two franchises and their fanbases. Yet, when news broke that Marcus Smart was joining JJ Redick's roster upon completing his buyout from the Washington Wizards,

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart reveals that he is motivated after battling injuries for much of the past two seasons.

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.

Luka Doncic reportedly helped recruit Smart to the Lakers. In addition, a clip from "The Old Man & the Three" podcast has been unearthed where Lakers coach JJ Redick had some glowing things to say about the former Defensive Player of the Year. In the clip, which is from 2020, Redick said that Smart is the type of player he would want on his team.