“Screw Pelinka bro”: Lakers GM faces nightmarish backlash after failing to retain Marcus Smart amid heartbreaking LeBron James’ exit
Marcus Smart has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Houston Rockets after declining his player option with the Los Angeles Lakers, ending his lone season with the franchise. The move comes shortly after LeBron James' reported departure and has fueled widespread criticism of Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, with many fans questioning why the team failed to retain one of its most valuable role players.
Marcus Smart has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Houston Rockets after declining his player option with the Los Angeles Lakers, ending his lone season with the franchise. The move comes shortly after LeBron James' reported departure and has fueled widespread criticism of Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, with many fans questioning why the team failed to retain one of its most valuable role players.
