From youngest brother to floor general in purple and gold
Marcus Smart says growing up as the youngest of four boys taught him to speak up — or get benched at the family dinner table. Now, the veteran guard is finding his voice with the Lakers as he recovers from Achilles tendinopathy.
Coach JJ Redick praised Smart’s return to practice, calling him “awesome.” With LeBron James and Luka Doncic leading the charge, Smart’s experience and steady presence could be the Lakers’ secret weapon heading into the 2025–26 season.
