Marcus Smart is joining Luka Doncic and LeBron James on the Lakers after a two rough years on the Grizzlies and Wizards.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart admitted he hadn’t heard from LeBron James since joining the team earlier this week, leaving fans to wonder whether James is involved with the move or not.

When the Los Angeles Lakers secured veteran guard Marcus Smart in free agency, it was widely seen as another intentional step toward contending for a championship next season. Known for his defensive toughness and locker room voice,

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.

He opened up about how Luka Doncic, the new superstar face of the Los Angeles franchise, played a huge part. "When you get a guy like Luka calling, to see if you want to join something special that he's trying to cook up over here, that meant a lot," Smart said.

The Los Angeles Lakers recently poached Marcus Smart off the buyout market after he and the Washington Wizards agreed to part ways. It was a recruiting effort l