« Reply #55 on: December 29, 2017, 09:40:28 AM »
Upon reflection brought on by you guys I have come to a conclusion about my relationship with Marcus Smart.
I'm not a Smart hater. I like Smart. I want him to do well. All the time. I'm even a tad conflicted about what exactly I want for his future.
What I hate is the Smart adoration. The Smart love. The Smart free passes. He is absolutely one of the most beloved Boston athletes. The love for Smart is almost Gronkish.
I just don't get that. Gronk is the finest TE that ever played. Smart is nothing like that.
Smart is a very high effort guy who therefore draws very tough (almost unfair) assignments and has great timing.
But I don't begrudge the Smart love. I liked Eric Montross a lot. He's my avatar on another page. I think I begrudge the Smart worship. Especially if I think it's coming at the expense of other players who I think are doing more. But it's a free country.
This statement does not feel true to me in any way.
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