MembershipSingle7137

158 | 5 hours ago

I know every Lakers fans was biting their fingernails when he shot that 3 lmao

Wild_Notice_8216

40 | 5 hours ago

they were clutching them cheeks, they can now let them breathe

Jascix90

17 | 5 hours ago

Ron Artest throwback.

KarrotMovies | LAL

37 | 5 hours ago

No doubt he was gonna hit it (lie)

MembershipSingle7137

7 | 5 hours ago

I was like no no no no no OH WOW

shortyman920 | Lakers

33 | 4 hours ago

Marcus smart making a clutch 3 has the same effect on me as watching Metta world peace hit a big 3 back in the day.

I still remember Nothing made me lose my shit more than seeing metta hit that clutch 3 in game 7 against Celtics when there was zero offense working that game. I think even Phil had a jolt when he shot that shot

Dawsonvipers | Lakers

18 | 4 hours ago

He even gave a kiss to the crowd. EXACTLY like Artest did. Wild.

shortyman920 | Lakers

7 | 4 hours ago

Good observation. I really hope Smart returns next year and eventually turns into our version of a Udonus Haslem. He’s just such a good role player

UpvoteIfYouAgreee | BOS

4 | 3 hours ago

smart becoming lakers haslem would kill me

wcooper97 | OKC

11 | 5 hours ago

Like Artest in the 2010 Finals lmfao

beklog | Celtics

1 | 2 hours ago

The Mahcus Smaht experience

HenrikCrown | Pelicans

140 | 5 hours ago

This guy’s career was dead in Memphis and he actually did revive it

A rare bargain bin turned resurrection

JoJonesy | Celtics

65 | 5 hours ago

to be fair, the main thing holding him back in Memphis was injuries. he played 54 games the previous two seasons combined, he’s already past that this season alone

like he’s not quite the same player he was in Boston, but teams always need guys who defend and make hustle plays. Marcus is always gonna bring that

ClothesKind7499 | Lakers

20 | 4 hours ago

Were also not asking too much from him just some good defense while making shots when he can.

JoJonesy | Celtics

21 | 4 hours ago

“Making shots when he can” has always kind of been the Marcus Smart thing, yeah. I do wonder if there’s some stuff being left on the table with him offensively because of how many on-ball shot creators you guys have— he’s always been a really good passer, but there’s not really much need for him to do that when you’ve got Luka, LeBron, and Reaves. You’re really using him like a 3&D player, which… well, the D is always there, and the 3 is what it is.

in other words, you guys need a Danny Green, and Marcus Smart is the closest thing you’ve got

ClothesKind7499 | Lakers

12 | 4 hours ago

He’s been good at going to the rim, too. Even when he’s not scoring, he can still be a useful player

Imkitoto | Lakers

12 | 3 hours ago

I mean… he’s averaging 9/3/3 on 40/34/81 shooting splits in 28 mins.

Danny green in the year we won the chip averaged 8/4/2 on 42/37/69 shooting splits in 25 mins

They’re pretty much the same player by that standard

JoJonesy | Celtics

4 | 3 hours ago

Oh, yeah, he’s doing a perfectly fine job of impersonating 2020 Danny Green, I’m just saying that’s not really a role that leverages his passing ability. Which is fine, you have more than enough on-ball guys, but it makes me wonder how much of the perceived decline between Boston Marcus and LA Marcus is just the shift in role (plus some decline on defense due to age and injury)

Like, this was kind of the thing I was wondering when he first got to Memphis. That flamed out because he couldn’t stay healthy, but it always felt like a weird fit between him and Ja. His best offensive role has always been as a high-touches, low-usage point guard— playing off of wing creators and finding the gaps in a rotating defense, kind of like Draymond’s role in Golden State. If you’re using him in a purely off-ball role, you’re not really taking advantage of that, so you’re left with great defense and not-so-great spot-up shooting.

lokidiceraoult

2 | 4 hours ago

Didn’t really know the details but it felt to me like he didn’t give 100% to be successful in Memphis.

Might be the aoe debuff surrounding Ja

thegreaterfool714 | Lakers

80 | 5 hours ago

Both him and Ayton were critical on defense in the 4th and OT

ClothesKind7499 | Lakers

39 | 5 hours ago

I understand you have to show Jokic multiple looks in a game but when it comes to clutch time you have to put Ayton on him.

thegreaterfool714 | Lakers

16 | 4 hours ago

Jokic credited Ayton as the player he has one of the tougher times scoring against from what I remember.

ClothesKind7499 | Lakers

31 | 4 hours ago

Ayton has all the tools to be a great player. The question has always been his motor. It makes sense that he would try against Jokic as he also doesnt want to get embarrassed

AccomplishedAnimal69 | Lakers

5 | an hour ago

And Jaxson Hayes reminded us that he cannot guard Jokic at all. BIQ is way too low.

imezaps

5 | an hour ago

Hayes is also just too small

Ok_Daikon_7726 | Lakers

2 | an hour ago

Yeah Jokic is like twice his size and it was pretty clear he knew it

Capable-Force-4757 | Lakers

19 | 5 hours ago

I just wished Ayton grabbed the rebound off the block lol

thegreaterfool714 | Lakers

19 | 5 hours ago

Yeah he wasn’t perfect but we don’t win without him. Hope the good vibes keeping going

samhit_n | Lakers

74 | 5 hours ago

I love signing former Celtics guards. They never disappoint with the Lakers.

ClothesKind7499 | Lakers

83 | 5 hours ago

Celtics Role players >>> Heat role players

shortyman920 | Lakers

23 | 4 hours ago

Amen

ClothesKind7499 | Lakers

21 | 4 hours ago

Cant wait to sign Derrick White in a couple years

raymond_w | Lakers

10 | 4 hours ago

I mean, we traded Nunn for Rui and Gabe for Kennard. We eat some bad times and have to give up some 2nd rounders. But it kind of turns out OK somehow.

ClothesKind7499 | Lakers

3 | 4 hours ago

Yeah my main problem with Rob is he has to give some of our picks to get rid of the dead weight he brought in. As much as I dislike him he brings in some good role players, they just dont all work out.

Capable-Force-4757 | Lakers

25 | 5 hours ago

Unlike those Miami guards

lokidiceraoult

3 | 4 hours ago

Wait til they sign Rozier

Dawsonvipers | Lakers

5 | 4 hours ago

In recent history it’s been Avery Bradley, Rondo, IT, Smart, Schroeder’s 2nd stint. Am I missing anyone else?

JoJonesy | Celtics

8 | 4 hours ago

i mean i guess Schroeder technically counts, but that feels more like the other way around

samhit_n | Lakers

3 | 4 hours ago

No, I think that’s it. That’s pretty impressive since all of those players have been signed in the last decade or so.

Rick Fox was also a former Celtic, but that was almost 30 years ago.

ThisGuyBeOver9000 | Slovenia

39 | 5 hours ago

What an insane fucking performance

AuroraPo | Lakers

23 | 5 hours ago

Honestly one of the best additions to a team I’ve seen in a long time. Literally forces the team to play hard on defense. Legend.

ClothesKind7499 | Lakers

24 | 5 hours ago

Man do I love when former celtics come on the team.

RainierPC | Cavaliers

6 | 4 hours ago

Big Perk seeing if his jersey still fits

ClothesKind7499 | Lakers

8 | 4 hours ago

Does he have 5 fouls in him still for Jokic

djkamayo | LAL

9 | 5 hours ago

That steal and layup gave us a chance. Insane quickness.

ositola | Lakers

9 | 5 hours ago

Clutch

Im__Ron__Burgundy | Celtics

6 | 5 hours ago

Seeing him in Lakers colors fucking hurts man

Traditional_Emu3598

7 | 5 hours ago

Pelinka gets a lot of mess for the AD era but Luka and Smart + Kennard + Ayton + LaRavia for cheap is not too bad

JoJonesy | Celtics

5 | 4 hours ago

I definitely agree that Pelinka gets a bit too much flak. Not sure how much credit he should get for the Luka thing, but at the very least he ought to get a little more for putting the 2020 title team together, and I feel like his marginal moves have generally been pretty decent. The Russ move was a blunder for sure, and he’s been a little precious about preserving cap space, but overall you could do a lot worse in the GM department

Wild_Notice_8216

8 | 5 hours ago

and a game leading +16

Lyranx

6 | 5 hours ago

Best role player award

you_troll

5 | 5 hours ago

I think he can only hit clutch 3’s. Normal 3’s are where the rest of the probability goes. LMAO

PoonGo0n | Spurs

5 | 5 hours ago

Make sure to give him a big contract this summer, Rob!

rawchess | Minneapolis Lakers

2 | 5 hours ago

Held Maple Mudiay to ¹⁄₁₄ from the field 🥱

Kemintiri | Lakers

2 | 4 hours ago

Marcus ‘what a crazy bargain for 5m’ Smart.

aladytest | Celtics

2 | 4 hours ago

my goat

GhostOfJiriWelsch | BOS

2 | an hour ago

My king

youngnailo

1 | 4 hours ago

feels like smart has been in the league forever

Marcus Smart in an overtime thriller against the Denver Nuggets: 21 PTS 3 REBS 2 ASTS 5 STLS 1 BLK on 8-15 FG 5-12 3PT 0-0 FT