The Lakers were in need of a point-of-attack perimeter defender such as Smart, especially with Dorian Finney-Smith going to Houston.

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Chris Mañon to a two-way contract,” the organization announced Thursday.

Marcus Smart is widely known for his gritty, hard-nosed, and emotionally charged style of play—qualities the Lakers have lacked in recent years, especially on the defensive end at the guard position.