Marcus Smart believes Lakers can compete for championship
2025-07-25 04:49
Marcus Smart joined the Los Angeles Lakers earlier, and the point guard said in a recent interview that the team's lineup is capable of competing with other strong teams, and he firmly believes that as long as the players do what they should do, they will have a chance to win the championship.
Marcus Smart, 31, was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Washington Wizards in February of this year, and played 15 games for the Washington Wizards in the 2024/25 NBA regular season, averaging 9.3 points, 3-point shooting percentage of 39.2%, and shooting percentage of 44.0%.
Marcus Smart said, "I think our lineup is enough to compete with the strongest teams. We have a high ceiling, or even no ceiling. If we stay focused and do what we should do, I believe we really have a chance to hit the championship."
"I'm very motivated now. The past two years have been disappointing for me. Injuries have hindered my performance. But I told my family and my wife that everything happens for a reason. It's very interesting that I could have been here 12 years ago, and now after a round of fate, I finally came to the Lakers."
When talking about his teammate Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart said, "He is that competitive person, and the way he expresses himself shows his competitive ambition. He doesn't need to prove much, his name alone shows his ability and achievements."
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