Smart vs. Randle is a futile comparison, given that only one has actually, you know, played in the NBA.
The rebuild question is simple to answer. Ainge has now unloaded every major player from the previous regime, except Bradley, and after missing only one year of the playoffs has already reconstructed a roster that looks to be at least mediocre, while still having loads of cap space and a car load of additional draft picks.
The Lakers have a couple very young players with potential, lots of cap space and...that's about it. They've got a hodgepodge roster of guys, over 80% of whom probably won't be around the next time the team makes the playoffs. They're also likely going to waste this entire season trying to placate Kobe only to wind up sending their 1st round pick to Philly.
Mike