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.

Marcus Smart decided to join the Los Angeles Lakers and team up with Luka Dončić this offseason after a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards, and he revealed Tuesday the five-time All-Star recruited him along the way.