Smart Reflects on First Time Guarding Kobe…
Marcus Smart, the Lakers’ shiny new defensive addition, once faced the Herculean task of defending the legendary Kobe Bryant back in his rookie days with the Boston Celtics. Back then, Smart was so good on defense, people swore he could lock up a cheetah on a treadmill. Fast forward a decade, and he’s now lighting up the Lakers’ lineup! In celebration of NBA Defense Week, Smart shared how exciting and terrifying it was to face Kobe, the inspiration behind many current NBA stars’ careers.
Luka Doncic, before he became the Dallas Mavericks’ reigning wizard, once faced Marcus Smart when he was just a spry 16-year-old impressing as a EuroLeague prodigy. Now teaming up in L.A., Smart and Doncic remember when young Luka was still learning how to tie his basketball shoes properly. Despite Smart’s recent injury battles, Doncic believes the Lakers got a defensive gem, recruiting him with ease. Stay tuned for more thrilling dance-offs on the court! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube for exclusive content that might even include juggling mascots!
