When Marcus Smart made his NBA debut in 2014, people expected him to be a two-position scoring guard who utilized his attributes to be among the primary scorers for the Celtics, averaging over ten points a game in his rookie season. Though basketball fans got a glimpse of Smart’s offensive efficiency in his first season, he emerged as a much more efficient defender than a scorer as the years went on. He currently plays as a point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies and has racked up quite a list of achievements in his long career.
Since his high school days, Smart has been an excellent player on the defensive end while also being a standard offensive presence for his team.
Once he entered college, he brought that same energy and emerged as an effective player on both ends of the floor for Oklahoma State, averaging 16.6 points and 2.9 steals a game, eventually winning the 2012-2013 Big 12 POY award.
In the NBA, Smart averages 10.6 points, 4.7 assists, and 1.6 steals a game. He has three All-defensive first-team selections and was voted the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year, making him one of few guards in NBA history to achieve this feat.
Marcus Smart Height
Smart stands 6 feet 3 inches tall. An essential blessing for him is his height which allows him to be one of the primary hustle players for his team rather than play close to the rim, giving him more space to play effectively.
Despite him being an average guard, Smart is a skilled rebounder and shot blocker who makes defensive plays in the paint on occasion. He also contributes offensively as an effective mid-range shooter and average three-point shooter, making him a necessary presence on the court.
Marcus Smart Weight
Smart weighs about 220 lbs (99 kg). He is among the fittest, and most athletic players in the league. When on offense, he utilizes his fast pace and court vision to make quick passes, outpace the defense to score from the paint and shoot long-range off of assists.
On defense, Smart is very fast in securing steals and deflections by getting into passing lanes and sticks with his man till they decide to either shoot, get in the paint, or pass the ball.
Marcus Smart Wingspan
Smart’s wingspan measures approximately 6 feet 9 inches in length. Having a long wingspan is one of the reasons why he can score steals regularly and get rebounds and blocks despite being only 6’3. A unique aspect of his defensive play is his versatility as unlike Power forwards and Centers who predominantly play backcourt defense closer to the rim, Smart’s defense is spread out across the floor, mainly because of him being a shooting guard.
Smart’s trade to the Memphis Grizzlies came as a shocker to the NBA fans. But regardless of the team he plays for, he will continue to be an influential figure in the NBA’s current phase for a few more years to come.
FAQs
A. Marcus Smart’s full name is Marcus Osmond Smart.
A. Marcus Smart is 29 years old and was born on March 06, 1994.
A. Marcus Smart attended Edward S. Marcus High School in his hometown of Flower Mound, Texas.
A. Marcus Smart was drafted as the 6th overall pick in 2014 by the Boston Celtics.
