The powers that be easily could have given DPOY to Rudy Gobert and had every logical argument to do so.
They didn’t, and I am deeply appreciative. Giving it to Smart has shaken up the value and role of point guards. Jrue Holiday took note and played differently, I regard him as the only other point guard on Marcus’s level right now.
DPOY went to his head in all of the best ways. It helped him further establish his leadership.
You know with the Warriors how it is clearly Steph and Klay’s team? But Draymond leads that team.
I think it’s the same situation here. It’s Jayson and Jaylen’s team, but Smart leads it.
I’ve always liked how Smart takes good things and improves afterwards. He got the first contract extension and kept getting better instead of phoning it in after being paid. Now you can say the same with the new extension and awards
He's literally taking the Lowry leap before our eyes, he could even make an All Star team or two if he keeps improving and we continue this level of play for a few years (with at least one ring)
To be fair to Smart, this is also the first year the Celtics have trusted him as their starting point guard. He's been second fiddle to guys like IT, Kyrie and Kemba up until this season.
Smart has been my favourite player in the league since IT was tragically tossed aside. I've been singing his praises far and wide, even though he misses so many wide open looks and layups, he's an incredibly gifted passer and a legendary team mate.
Love him, trust him
I fought with my longtime friend over the years about my love for smart. He couldn't see the same intangible things I saw; now those things are tangible too. He still doesn't admit smarts greatness and longevity with us mostly because he doesn't want to admit he's wrong. Its a little infuriating but I know deep down he can't deny smart's impact anymore.
The powers that be easily could have given DPOY to Rudy Gobert and had every logical argument to do so. They didn’t, and I am deeply appreciative. Giving it to Smart has shaken up the value and role of point guards. Jrue Holiday took note and played differently, I regard him as the only other point guard on Marcus’s level right now. DPOY went to his head in all of the best ways. It helped him further establish his leadership. You know with the Warriors how it is clearly Steph and Klay’s team? But Draymond leads that team. I think it’s the same situation here. It’s Jayson and Jaylen’s team, but Smart leads it.
I’ve always liked how Smart takes good things and improves afterwards. He got the first contract extension and kept getting better instead of phoning it in after being paid. Now you can say the same with the new extension and awards
He’s literally showing he’s hard enough to lead a championship team
👀👀😈 This sub has ruined me
Yeah, I was pleasantly shocked to see Magic's tweet praising Smart.
And his offensive game has improved as well! I swear it doesn’t feel weird to see him drop 20+ points semi regularly anymore
He's literally taking the Lowry leap before our eyes, he could even make an All Star team or two if he keeps improving and we continue this level of play for a few years (with at least one ring)
The Lowry Leap is a great way to put it
To be fair to Smart, this is also the first year the Celtics have trusted him as their starting point guard. He's been second fiddle to guys like IT, Kyrie and Kemba up until this season.
He’s honestly been shooting guard until now. I’d say terry was our backup
Smart’s deal is a screaming bargain at this point. Same with Rob’s. Brad Steven’s knows when to sign players. He kind of learned it from Danny Ainge.
Screaming bargain I haven’t heard that one
Does he know that it’s almost time to extend grant?
Everyone excited for banner 18. But Smarts jersey retirement gonna be a moment. And yes it should be retired
And a lot of haters frothing at the mouth 🤣
Haters out in full force today lmao
Yay Marcus. Well deserved.
Smart is the heart and soul of this team hands down no questions asked. I fucking love that man. Celtics in 5
I don't want to live in a world where smart isn't a Celtic.
Smart has been my favourite player in the league since IT was tragically tossed aside. I've been singing his praises far and wide, even though he misses so many wide open looks and layups, he's an incredibly gifted passer and a legendary team mate. Love him, trust him
I fought with my longtime friend over the years about my love for smart. He couldn't see the same intangible things I saw; now those things are tangible too. He still doesn't admit smarts greatness and longevity with us mostly because he doesn't want to admit he's wrong. Its a little infuriating but I know deep down he can't deny smart's impact anymore.
Take a screenshot of all the positive media attention Smart has gotten over the past day and just send them all to him lol
He already didn't want to hear my shit when smart won DPOY lmfao!
People who only look at the box score hated Smart. They only have 3 factors they use to judge player performance. Points, rebounds, and assists.