Before Marcus Smart landed with the Los Angeles Lakers, the New York Knicks were very much in the mix to sign the veteran guard. However, the latest reporting has revealed why Smart ultimately passed on New York.

The Los Angeles Lakers had to waive two guards, Jordan Goodwin and Shake Milton, to make room for Marcus Smart.

Marcus Smart Joining Lakers On 2-Year Deal After Wizards Buyout originally appeared on Fadeaway World.

While other teams like the Suns and Bucks reportedly pursued Smart as a free agent, turns out, Luka Doncic helped recruit Smart to Los Angeles. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Doncic "reached out to Smart and made it clear that he wanted to play with the two-way stalwart."

The Knicks are eyeing Marcus Smart and Kevin McCullar Jr. for their final roster spots, but Summer League performances could shake things up. Who will make the cut?

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