Marcus Osmond Smart, born on March 6, 1994, in Flower Mound, Texas, is a basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA as of October 2024. He attended Edward S. Marcus High School in his hometown, where he became a standout player and helped his team win two 5A state championships. In his senior season, Smart posted impressive averages of 15.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game. After high school, he went on to play college basketball at Oklahoma State University from 2012 to 2014. Over his two seasons there, Smart averaged 16.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. In the 2014 NBA Draft, Smart was selected sixth overall by the Boston Celtics, where he spent nine seasons. During his time in Boston, he earned numerous accolades, including the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award in 2022 and three NBA All-Defensive First Team selections in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Outside the NBA, Marcus Smart has achieved notable success in international competitions. Representing the United States, Smart won a gold medal in the 2013 FIBA World U19 Championship. He also secured a gold medal in the 2012 FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Brazil.
Who is Marcus Smart’s Brother?
Marcus Smart has three brothers, Todd Westbrook, Jeff Westbrook, and Michael Smart.
Todd Westbrook
Marcus Smart's older brother, Todd Westbrook, passed away at the age of 33 after a battle with cancer. Todd played high school basketball at Lancaster High School in the 1980s.
Michael Smart
Michael Smart is the elder brother of Marcus Smart. He also played high school basketball.
Jeff Westbrook
Jeff Smart is an older brother of Marcus Smart. Unfortunately, no information about him is available in the public domain as of October 2024.
FAQs on Marcus Smart
A. Marcus Smart wears a #36 jersey for the Memphis Grizzlies team.
A. Marcus Smart plays for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA as of October 2024.
A. Marcus Smart’s father's name is Billy Frank Smart.
A. Camellia Smart is the mother of Marcus Smart.
