Marcus Smart
#36SG · Los Angeles Lakers
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 695 | 10.5 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 38.9% | 32.5% | 77.9% |
| 2025-26 | 60 | 9.5 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 39.9% | 33.6% | 81.6% |
| 2024-25 | 34 | 9.0 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 39.3% | 34.8% | 76.1% |
| 2023-24 | 20 | 14.4 | 2.6 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 43.0% | 31.3% | 76.8% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$10.5M
AAV
$5.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Marcus Smart's contract with the Los Angeles Lakers grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C+ CVI grade. At $5.3M per year over 2 years, this is a role player contract. Marcus's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 32, Marcus still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Marcus Smart earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 695 career games, Marcus has averaged 10.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. Marcus's strongest metric is FG% at 3889.3, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 3.4, below the Shooting Guard median of 5.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Marcus ranks 28th in overall performance. Marcus will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Current Sentiment
Smart's perceived as a defensive anchorman, but injury concerns and C+ performance create mixed fan sentiment. Recent play shows defensive commitment, yet inconsistency raises questions about his impact on winning. At $5.3M, he's reasonable value, though durability issues cloud long-term reliability for Lakers. 'The Punch' recovery and defensive renaissance dominate narratives, overshadowing offensive limitations. Fans remain cautiously optimistic if health holds; pessimism grows with each injury absence reported.
Transaction History
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