Here comes! Official announcement: The Lakers officially sign the 2022 DPOY Smart, who will wear the No. 36 jersey

Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers, which were loved and paid attention to by fans, did not play as they should and stopped in the first round of the playoffs early.

Yes, although the team has three major players, James, Doncic and Reeves, due to the lack of a talented big man in the interior, Hays, Ryan and others are useless, and the lineup seems very deformed.

What's more, the Minnesota Timberwolves players are almost all tall and big, tall and long arms, so it's very difficult for the Purple and Gold Legion to deal with it. When Hayes and Ryan came on the court, Gobert, Randall and Reed could easily play dominant data.

After waves of impact, the Los Angeles Lakers can only accept the fate of being eliminated.

Losing is undoubtedly heartbreaking, but life still needs to be passed day by day. After the season, General Manager Pelinka immediately negotiated with head coach Redick, Doncic and his team to formulate a signing plan for the offseason.

So, we can see that the Los Angeles Lakers first selected Thiero with a second round pick in the draft; then, after the free market gate opened, Redick contacted Laravic immediately and brought the 3D forward under his command. After the No. 1 pick was bought out by the Trail Blazers in 2018, the Purple and Gold Army split the middle class contract and reached a franchise agreement with the player.

However, Pelinka's operation has not been completely over; after the Washington Wizards bought out the 2022 DPOY Smart, Pelinka and Doncic successively sent invitations to join the strongman. In order to sign the contract completely, the Purple Gold Legion also cut Milton and Goodwin.

On July 22, according to official news, the Los Angeles Lakers officially signed Smart with a two-year contract of 11 million; in the new season, he will wear the No. 36 jersey. Smart is undoubtedly the leader in the defense field in health. He has excellent defensive ability and has the ability to defend multiple positions. He can use his flexible defensive skills to prevent the big from the small, creating great obstacles to the opponent's offense.

If Smart always stays healthy, he will undoubtedly become an extremely high-quality puzzle in the championship team. With his excellent defensive ability, whether it is assisting Doncic in the championship or helping James reach the top again, it can provide great help and become a key force in the championship journey.

It is worth mentioning that the Lakers have gained a lot in the buyout market. They signed Ayton and Smart one after another. This series of operations made the Lakers a well-deserved winner in the bargaining market, adding a strong boost to the team's road to championship.