Smart: The Lakers will focus on defensive aggression and avoid a slow start. & opponents will try their best

In the NBA regular season, the Lakers defeated the Hornets 121-111 on the road.

After the game, Smart accepted an interview with reporters. He said he will focus on being "aggressive" on defense. He also added that the Lakers must be prepared from the beginning of the game to avoid a slow start, knowing that every team will go all out against them.

In this campaign, Smart still performed well on the defensive end. He played 36 and a half minutes, made 4 of 9 shots, 3 of 7 three-pointers, and 2 of 2 free throws. He scored 13 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and 7 steals. The number of steals was a Lakers career high, with a career record of 8.