In praise of Smartacus

[Donoghus]

I remember when we drafted him and I couldn't figure out why we picked a 2-guard who couldn't shoot. And I remember that the guy we wanted was Dante Exum (who went fourth).

Man, so glad that I'm not in charge.

Mike

There was a bozo who used to run around here insisting Elfrid Payton was a better player than Smart. 

Of course, he got himself banned for other reasons but can only imagine what runs through his mind these days.

[mef730]

Sigh...but probably deserved, TBH.

Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn
NBA is fining Boston's Marcus Smart $5K for flopping in Game 2 victory over Toronto, source tells ESPN.

Not that he doesn't have the money but, if he needed it, I'd say he could take up a collection at Celticsstrong and have that fined paid in about 8 seconds.

Mike

[hwangjini_1]

I remember when we drafted him and I couldn't figure out why we picked a 2-guard who couldn't shoot. And I remember that the guy we wanted was Dante Exum (who went fourth).

Man, so glad that I'm not in charge.

Mike

There was a bozo who used to run around here insisting Elfrid Payton was a better player than Smart. 

Of course, he got himself banned for other reasons but can only imagine what runs through his mind these days.

i remember that guy. i am sure that in his mind the exact same things run through his mind. he was not one to change his mind in the face of reality.

[tarheelsxxiii]

Major props to Smart.  He was the most influential player in this series win and deserves the credit.

[RockinRyA]

As I said in the game thread, its funny that a few years ago we were debating on who we should keep, Smart or Rozier.

[BringToughnessBack]

As I said in the game thread, its funny that a few years ago we were debating on who we should keep, Smart or Rozier.

Haha! Would love to see what we were saying ! Smart is so good! Where is Rozier?

[BringToughnessBack]

Smart- You are an inspiration to us all- You have relentless spirit that personifies what being a great Celtics player is- Amazing- We love you!

[slamtheking]

I remember when we drafted him and I couldn't figure out why we picked a 2-guard who couldn't shoot. And I remember that the guy we wanted was Dante Exum (who went fourth).

Man, so glad that I'm not in charge.

Mike

There was a bozo who used to run around here insisting Elfrid Payton was a better player than Smart. 

Of course, he got himself banned for other reasons but can only imagine what runs through his mind these days.

i remember that guy. i am sure that in his mind the exact same things run through his mind. he was not one to change his mind in the face of reality.

we also had a few people whining about how we should have taken Julius Randle instead and kept throwing out garbage trades to swap them. 

love Smart.  very few players I'd consider trading him for and they're all MVP candidates

[RJ87]

Smart was amazing this series. I can live with the occasional terrible 3 pointer, I genuinely hope he stays a Celtics for his entire career.

[ozgod]

https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1304634574475939840

[Tr1boy]

that block was seriously ridiculous

it was like deja vu.  But Smart wins this time

[Ogaju]

well deserved thread for a frequently underappreciated player. He is the longest tenured player on the team. He should be the captain.

[CaNdyMaN1369]

I remember when we drafted him and I couldn't figure out why we picked a 2-guard who couldn't shoot. And I remember that the guy we wanted was Dante Exum (who went fourth).

Man, so glad that I'm not in charge.

Mike

I absolutely Loved the pick, when the Celtics picked him, it's who i wanted them to take, loved him in college...

[ozgod]

well deserved thread for a frequently underappreciated player. He is the longest tenured player on the team. He should be the captain.

To me it's more than his talent, obviously we have better shooters, better offensive players...but Smart has that grit and desire that to me exemplifies being a Celtic. And he's an inspiration to his teammates, puts his body on the line every night for them. His judgment could sometimes be better  but I will take the bad with the good because the good outweighs the bad by so much. He's a warrior.

[jambr380]

I'm already panicked up his upcoming free agency in two years. Right now he is being paid fairly well, but I have to imagine there will be a bigger market for him next time around. I would say extending him next offseason should be a top priority. He is good in the regular season, but just a monster in the playoffs. He deserves to win multiple championships...and that should be in Boston, where he belongs.