Fans react to Lakers signing Marcus Smart

Marcus Smart is on his way to the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards.

Related: Marcus Smart joins Lakers after buyout from Washington Wizards

This is a great pickup for the Lakers, as Smart is a defensive specialist. This includes his 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year Award.

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Fans quickly took to social media to give their thoughts after the signing.

Last time a Celtics guard join the lakers… pic.twitter.com/iGagfhwdN3

— God Ghost Writer 👁‍🗨 (@kingchudy) July 19, 2025

Smart in a Lakers uniform is gonna take some getting used to

— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) July 19, 2025

NOT THE LAKERS pic.twitter.com/3PiIF0triM

— CelticsMuse (@CelticsMuse) July 19, 2025

Actually a huge pickup for the lakers.

— 1̾ofakind (@ehcartier) July 19, 2025

So now, LeBron has a former OPOY winner with Luka and DPOY winner with Smart. No excuses

— The One Memorabilia Group (@1of1MemGroup) July 19, 2025

Most fans were in agreement that Smart is a great pickup for the Lakers. They also agreed that it would take some time getting used to seeing the former Boston Celtic in a Lakers jersey.

Still, signing Smart will certainly help the Lakers for the upcoming season.

About the Author Published Jul 20, 2025

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