Marcus Smart has always been the quintessential teammate. The veteran guard’s hustle and unselfish style of play makes others around him better, as Robert Williams III can attest. Against the Brooklyn Nets, Smart drove strong to the basket against multiple defenders before hitting a trailing Williams with a no-look dump-off for an uncontested throwdown. Smart divvied up 16 points, six rebounds, 10 assists and two steals en route to a 109-98 Boston Celtics victory on January 12, 2023. 

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Marcus Smart flings no-look pass behind head for trailer's slam

This man is on fire! With less than 30 seconds to go in the game, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart nails a deep three pointer against the Phoenix Suns on December 7, 2019. This bucket was Smart’s 11th three ball of the night, which set a new Boston Celtics franchise record for threes in a game and capped off Smart's massive performance of 37 points, 8 assists, and 4 steals.

Marcus Smart drains one of franchise-record 11 threes vs. Suns

In everything he does on a basketball court, Marcus Smart adds a touch of hustle. Here, the Boston Celtics guard helps turn defense into offense, diving to the floor for a loose ball while passing to teammate Jayson Tatum in stride for a fastbreak slam. Smart filled up the box score in a 117-102 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, chipping in six points, four rebounds, six assists and three steals on December 7, 2021.

Marcus Smart sprawls out on court to recover loose ball, rack up assist

He may be the Defensive Player of the Year but Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is more than willing to step up on offensive end when his number’s called. With his team in dire need of a final bucket to bury the Brooklyn Nets in Game 2 of the First Round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, Smart utilizes a quick first step to creep into the lane, setting himself up for a tough left-handed floater over the outstretched arms of three defenders. After the bucket, the two-way veteran couldn’t help but gaze at his hand in awe, and teammate Jaylen Brown joined the party. Smart hit the biggest shot of the night and helped secure the 114-107 victory on April 20, 2022, adding 12 points, five assists and a steal.

Marcus Smart buries left-handed push shot through defenders in 2022 Playoffs

Back in action after missing the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals, reigning Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart turned out in Game 2. Left unchecked in the corner against the Miami Heat, Smart calls for a pass, drives baseline against an aggressive close-out attempt then floats a feathery jumper over the backboard and into the hoop. Smart was dominant in the May 19, 2022 affair, dropping 24 points, nine rebounds and 12 assists while securing a win on enemy territory.

Marcus Smart lobs high-arching floater over backboard in 2022 Conference Finals

When teammates trust each other, the results speak for themselves. Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart leaps into a passing lane to pick off a Brooklyn Nets pass attempt then jumps out of bounds to keep the ball in play, Kemba Walker relays the rock back to Smart who then drives to the hoop and drops a perfectly placed behind-the-back pass to a streaking Tristan Thompson in Game 3 of their Round 1 matchup on May 28, 2021.

Marcus Smart hustles to save possession, drops behind-back dime in 2021 Playoffs

Everybody notices when athletes lay it all out on the line. Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart dives hard at the opportunity to knock the ball away from the Portland Trail Blazers in the backcourt but comes up empty handed. Smart then dusts himself off and sprints the full length of the floor to intercept a pass on the other end and preserve the possession with a subtle behind-the-back pass while running out of bounds. Smart’s Celtics came out on top in the April 13, 2021 clash.

Marcus Smart hustles all over the court, runs 94-feet to intercept pass

The Boston Celtics badly needed a win after the Philadelphia 76ers stole Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Marcus Smart had them covered. The three-time NBA Hustle Award winner caught the Philly defense napping when he got behind everybody to throw down a high-flying reverse slam off an alley-oop feed from Jayson Tatum. Smart’s slam energized the Celtics into evening the series in dominant fashion, and the nine-year veteran’s effort of 15 points, five rebounds and two assists were instrumental in Boston’s 121-87 Game 2 win on May 3, 2023. 

Marcus Smart converts reverse slam alley-oop in 2023 Playoffs

When the Boston Celtics are trapping, you know Marcus Smart isn’t far behind. Trailing by a point in the final seconds of a December 27, 2020 contest, Smart scoops up an Indiana Pacers turnover, runs the floor, and gives his squad a late lead with a beautiful reverse layup.

Marcus Smart collects loose ball and heads to the hoop for clutch bucket

Some ball fakes hit different. Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart completely loses his defender with a feigned swing pass then cues up for a wide-open triple in an April 17, 2021 win over the Golden State Warriors. Smart dropped 16 points, nine boards and six assists in the win.

Marcus Smart sends defender running with pass fake, nails triple

As long as it goes in it doesn’t matter how you got there. Locked in a tight battle against the Memphis Grizzlies, Marcus Smart drives into the lane before coming head-to-head with Santi Aldama. Smart absorbs a body blow that sends him toppling to the hardwood and on the way down flicks up a desperation shot that somehow finds the bottom of the net. The underrated Boston Celtics point guard produced a solid all-around game with 15 points, seven rebounds and 12 assists in his team’s hard-fought 109-106 victory on November 7, 2022.

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