By his own admission, Celtics defensive whiz, Marcus Smart, has the most trouble guarding the small quick opposing guards. But at 6'3", he handles the big centers without any assistance - and does it quite effectively.
So what if Marcus had an additional 4-or-5 inches to his frame? That puts him at 6'7"-6'8", just short of the former-Celtic I often use as a comparison to Smart's intense ferocity on the court - namely Dave Cowens.
When Brad Stevens said about Marcus Smart "We love and trust him", it became a rally cry for those who understand what Smart brings to the Celtics. This play here exemplifies why Smart is Loved and Trusted. pic.twitter.com/Fehf1a9aA1
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) November 21, 2021
When it comes to voting for the NBA Defensive-Player-of-the-Year, the bigs often get the nod, thereby leaving the "little guys" in the dust. But imagine, just for now, a Cowens-size Wolverine manning the center or power forward spot for Boston. Just a bit of fantasy for a Monday morning!
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