I just signed my extension with the Lakers. Excited to keep working to bring championships to LA and make Laker Nation proud. Grateful to the Lakers, my teammates and all the fans who’ve shown so much love since day one. This is just the beginning. 💜💛
Nigdy nie byłem fanem Marcusa Smarta. Od dwóch lat nie jest już "graczem", choć przede wszystkim z powodu kontuzji. Ma dopiero 31 lat i szansę na odbudowanie kariery. Oby powtórzył historię Rajona Rondo!
BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. A return to a grand stage for the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
Chris Paul is reportedly ‘determined’ to play closer to home in Los Angeles next season, per @TheSteinLine
“Chris Paul would be another Mavericks target at $5.7 million, but there is a growing belief that Paul — after starting all 82 games last season in San Antonio as a 39-year-old newcomer to the Spurs — is determined to play closer to his home base in Los Angeles if he indeed comes back for a 21st season.”
(Via https://t.co/u8Z0NFWHOF)
Rich Paul: “He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we’ve had for eight years with Jeanie [Buss] and Rob [Pelinka] and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career.”
Choć oceniam Deandre Aytona, jako przeciętnego obrońcę, zwłaszcza w obronie zespołowej, to ma świetne warunki fizyczne, jest bardzo dobry na tablicach i całkiem niezły w obronie post-up. W ataku idealny partner dla Luki Doncicia do gry pick and roll lub screen and roll.