NBA veteran Marcus Smart is betting on a new beginning in Los Angeles. After two injury-plagued seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, the former Defensive Player of the Year has signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers,

The Celtics currently hold the longest active streak of playoff appearances with 11, dating back to the 2014-15 season.

“In my opinion, it’s clear that Rui is the guy that should go to the bench because I think people tend to look at positions too much through an offensive lens and not a defensive lens,” Buha said.