Marcus Smart, at his introductory news conference with the Lakers on Tuesday, credited Luka Doncic for recruiting him to Los Angeles.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Smart admitted that Doncic actually reached out to him a few times and convinced him to come join him, James, Austin Reaves and company. More Basketball: Caitlin Clark Trolls Kelsey Plum After Getting Shaded at All-Star Game

To make room to bring Smart aboard, the Lakers on Sunday waived guards Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin. This article was originally published on www.si.com as Marcus Smart Opens Up About Luka Doncic's Lakers Recruitment: 'Meant a Lot'.