Marcus Smart Nickname

Marcus Osmond Smart is an American professional basketball player, born on March 6, 1994, in Flower Mound, Texas, United States. He attended Edward S. Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Texas, where he averaged 15.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 5.0 assists during his senior season. He was named to a McDonald's All-American. He participated in the 2013 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in the Czech Republic and the 2012 FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup in Brazil, winning two gold medals. Later he joined the Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball team that represents Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States in an NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. He played two seasons with the Cowboys, and declared for the 2014 NBA Draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility.

Smart was selected by the Boston Celtics as the sixth overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NBA Draft and has been with the Celtics from 2014 to 2023. He also played for the Maine Red Claws in the NBA G League in 2014. He signed with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2023 and as of October 2024, he plays for the Grizzlies as their point guard/shooting guard.

What is Marcus Smart's nickname?

Marcus Smart's nickname is "the Cobra", he got the name because of his physicality, quick hands, and elite basketball IQ. According to his NBA Draft profile, he can finish with both hands around the basket, possesses speed and is a physical presence as a guard. He is very creative with his dribble and ensuing moves and uses angles well when attacking a defender.

Smart was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2022 and the Big 12 Player of the Year in 2013. He was honored with the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2019, 2020, and 2022, the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2015, and the Consensus second-team All-American in 2013. While playing for the Boston Celtics, he was also called "Wolverine" by his teammates.