Marcus Smart - Scavenger Hunt (Like this young man)

[Celticjay]

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4714240/video-smarts-rookie-scavenger-hunt

[manl_lui]

I LOVE this kid. Found this piece on celticslife.com...apparently they were answering questions on reddit

Marcus Smart:

Q: Have you learned how to say your name correctly now?...If you are unsure, it is now pronounced Mahcus Smaht. Thanks.

A: I did when I first got there! It's crazy. I don't think I will get the accent myself but I might, who knows.

Q: What was your favorite class you took in college?

A: Sociology

Q: What about you and your game is going to make teams regret passing up on you?

A: My defense and play making ability.

Q: Which player in this draft class is the biggest trash talker?

A: Joel Embiid. He just talks a lot. He's a big kid.

Q: What is the best thing about being in Boston?

A: Best thing about being in boston is the fans. They love their sports. On Twitter it's been crazy. I was up there before summer league. The food is really good up there.

Q: How do you think playing with Rondo is going to affect your development as a player?

A: It's going to help me tremendously. He's been playing in the NBA for a long time and knows what it takes to win a championship. I respect his strong defense and leadership. He has a commanding presence that you have to respect.

Q: What position are you most comfortable at? Do you have a preference between playing on and off the ball?

A: Either one. No preference actually. I feel comfortable either way. I can play on and off the ball. It's a win win for me.

Q: Who do you think will win Rookie of the Year?

A: Me.

Q: What would you guess your 2k rating to be?

A: Probably 78. If I'm a 60 or below I'm going to be upset.


James Young:

Q: what do you think you might have to give up now that you're entering the professional world of basketball?

A: Eating cheeseburgers daily

Q: What's something you're hoping on improving this season?

A: Getting stronger. Putting muscle on.

Q: What current player in the NBA are you looking forward to playing against the most.

A: James Harden because he's a great scorer.

Q: What is your all time favorite food?

A: Bacon cheeseburger.

Q: Who's one player that you'd like to eventually play with at some point in your NBA career (that isn't on your current team)?

A: Kevin Durant. I play with him all the time in 2K.

Q: Who do you think will win Rookie of the Year?

A: It's hard to say since we haven't played any games. But I would like to say myself.

Q: What would you guess your 2k rating to be?

A: 73, It has to be. I'd be in a down mood if I were something like a 69. Ha.





I love how Young knows his weaknesses, Smart can play on and off ball. Having tremendous confidence in themselves. I CANNOT wait for the season to start...I am ANXIOUS to see Smart play!!!

[zerophase]

Smart's saying all the right things. I think attitude wise, he'll be a great locker room guy, and has the right mindset to be one of the best. Ultimately I think his ceiling will be much higher than Randle who is too cocky for his own good. Vonleh will be a bust.

[Future Celtics Owner]

God I love Smart and Young.

Can you imagine if both of them blew up this year. Just imagine, honestly, that Smart does win rookie of the year and James young is in the mix as well.

[aingeforthree]

God I love Smart and Young.

Can you imagine if both of them blew up this year. Just imagine, honestly, that Smart does win rookie of the year and James young is in the mix as well.

I can't put it past Smart.

We didn't win the FIBA 19 & under tournament in quite some time, yet we win 2 with Smart.  The kid just gets it done.  He wins.  Competitor in every sense of the word.

If he would've come out after his freshman year, he would've been taken 2 overall.  We got ourselves a fine good ball player, & I wouldn't bet against him hoisting that ROTY trophy when its all said and done.

[dmopower]

I love the kid. The more I watch and look for flaws the more I like him. He can do pretty much everything at an acceptable level right now.  His shooting % is his sticking point.  But I tend to blame that on his weight. Well conditioning. 10.6% body fat is twice what his counter parts have.  The thing is his combine stats were darn impressive even at this conditioning level.  I think, hope that the long nba season leans this kid out some to around 215 or so.  I think it's possible for him to win the rotya with solid playing time and a commitment to conditioning. And I think this would also improve his one weakness by default.  I don't want to stick my neck out to far just yet.  But I do believe we got the right guy.

[mr. dee]

Young better avoid hanging out with Sullinger or else those Cheeseburger talk will be all for naught.

[ron235]

I'm high on these two right now - can't wait to see how they develop in a year or two.

And Smart seems like a really personable guy off the court, but more importantly, while having that killer edge on it.

[jpotter33]

Did anyone else notice how big he looked and how small he made Jabari and Wiggins look?