Marcus Smart
#36SG · Los Angeles Lakers
DPOY '22All-Defensive 1st Team '22All-Defensive 1st Team '20All-Defensive 1st Team '19All-Rookie 2nd Team '15
Height
6'3"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
32
College
Oklahoma State
Experience
11 yrs
Wingspan
6'9.3"
Reach
8'3.0"
Hand Size
9" × 8.75"
A-
D-
C+
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 695 | 9.5 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 39.9% | 32.5% | 77.9% |
| 2025-26 | | 60 | 9.5 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 4/13 | vs UTA | W 131-107 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1-7 | 1-5 | +13 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$25.3M
Guaranteed
$10.5M
AAV
$19.9M/yr
Guaranteed %42%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A-
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Marcus Smart's two-year, $19.9M AAV deal with the Lakers earns an A- CVI — exceptional value for a former Defensive Player of the Year, even with current limitations. The 32-year-old established veteran is averaging 9.5 PPG, 2.8 RPG, and 2.8 APG across 60 games, modest production that aligns with his C+ performance grade but doesn't reflect his defensive impact. At nearly $20M annually, Smart commands solid starter money for a player whose offensive output has clearly declined from his prime years, but his elite defensive pedigree justifies the investment. His 2022 DPOY award and three All-Defensive First Team selections represent rare credentials that retain value even as his body shows wear after 12 NBA seasons. The persistent injury concerns dominating recent coverage create legitimate durability questions, but the Lakers secured a proven winner whose defensive instincts and veteran leadership provide intangible value beyond the box score. With only two years committed, the contract limits long-term risk while maximizing the remaining elite defensive production from one of the NBA's most respected two-way guards.
Performance Analysis
C+
#44 of 147 Shooting Guards
FCA+
Marcus Smart earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a shooting guard. Through 695 games, Marcus is contributing 9.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game in his role. Marcus's best relative area is FG% at 39.9, though it still falls below the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 2.8 (shooting guard median: 5.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Marcus ranks 44th.
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