Luka Doncic shared how Marcus Smart would help lead the Lakers’ defensive turnaround after signing his $165M extension.

Six months ago, Luka Doncic walked into the Los Angeles Lakers practice facility frazzled. The shock from being unexpectedly traded by the Dallas Mavericks was written all over his face. The anguish of the so-called betrayal colored his every word.

Doncic talked about his offseason conditioning and chasing a ring with the Lakers after signing his contract extension