LAKERS SIGN 'RIGHT' PLAYER IN MARCUS SMART!Marcus Smart was a better fit for what the Lakers needed than any of the other big name guards finding themselves suddenly scrambling for a place to play.So while the Lakers were not able to get Bradley Beal or Chris Paul or Damian… pic.twitter.com/4dJeb7acFm— LakerTom (@LakerTom) July 19, 2025
If Luka wanted him then this makes 12% more sense. At least it’s not Ben Simmons, I guess…
Would have vastly preferred Chris Paul, whom I thought we had a shot at. But it looks like, despite Harden’s presence, he’s going back to the Clippers.
Can someone help answer this question? Why are players ignoring the Lakers and going to the Clippers? I know there could be financial reasons, but is that all there is?
Clippers are better set up for success? You get to play in LA without the Lakers pressure? Who knows.
I prefer Chris Paul as well, especially with his deadly midrange jump shots. I am a big fan of midrange game, and that is why I like James Worthy even though I wasn’t around to watch him during the Lakers’ Show Time era. It is the same reason I like Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, though I won’t be an OKC fan anytime soon.