Redick has worn many hats over the past five years: NBA player, basketball analyst, media personality and now NBA head coach. In a nearly five-year-old clip from Redick’s former podcast, The Old Man and the Three, he praised Smart’s value, especially his energy and defensive impact.

The Lakers will sign Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal after he clears waivers following his contract buyout with the Wizards.

Marcus Smart could have chosen to go to another Pacific Division team, but it's with the Lakers where he'll start a new chapter.

Marcus Smart, former Defensive Player of the Year and a 3-time All-Defensive First Team honoree, reportedly plans to join Los Angeles.

On Saturday, the Washington Wizards and former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart agreed to a contract buyout, and the veteran guard is set to sign w

Once he clears waivers, Smart is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $10.5 million contract (for the bi-annual exemption), with the second year of that being a player option (the Lakers have to create a bit of cap space to make that signing, expect them to waive Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin in the coming days).