Smart set the first team player in the Lakers wearing No. 36! US media praised his influence: He can reshape the Lakers culture

On July 21, the NBA entered the offseason. According to the latest reports, Lakers new player Marcus Smart will continue to wear the No. 36 jersey in Los Angeles. US media ClutchPoints praised the Lakers for getting Smart: Getting Smart for "free" is a wise move, and he can help shape the team's culture!

According to jersey number reporter Etienne Catalan, Smart will continue to wear No. 36 in the Lakers. In this way, Smart will become the first player in the Lakers' history to wear a No. 36 jersey. The No. 36 jersey is also Smart's iconic number, especially when he was playing for the Celtics, he wore the No. 36 jersey and was selected for the first team of the best defensive team many times and won honors such as DPOY.

Interestingly, Smart previously played for the Wizards, and joining the Lakers this time means that he will become another player wearing the battle jerseys of two rivals of the Celtics and the Lakers. Previously, Rondo and Thomas Jr. also played for both teams. Among them, Thomas Jr.'s time in the Lakers was not pleasant, and his decline was more obvious. Rondo became one of the biggest contributors to the Lakers' championship in the 2019-20 season.

For the Lakers' two-year, ClutchPoints' Lakers reporter Raj C. tweeted and praised: "It's a wise move to get Smart for free. He can not only bring us much needed defense, but also help the Lakers shape the team culture. In the locker room, he speaks very well and is highly respected by other players. Smart's joining has added a lot of glory to this fruitful and minimally spent summer."

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