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Marcus Smart and his positive impact on my family

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 Marcus Smart returned to TD Garden on Saturday night - in the company of his wife, Maisa and his 2-month-old son, Zayn - had a bit of an off game (3 points, 1-of-11 field goals, 2 boards, 2 assists) but his Grizzlies won, 127-121.

Like most of us, I felt Marcus would retire a Celtic, but a bold (and successful) trade sent him to Memphis. During an interview, the man I call "The Wolverine" referred to his impact on the City of Boston and on his former team, the Celtics. I also want to add that he had an enormous impact on my family. 

In November of 2019, my 25-yuear-old granddaughter, Courtney, was taken off life support following a life-long battle with cystic fibrosis - leaving behind her 5-year-old son. My plea to the Celtics Carsen Edwards was quickly followed by heart-felt responses from both Edwards, NBA.com's Taylor Snow and "The Wolverine" - also known as Marcus Smart.

Then came the thousands of cards, gifts and well-wishes from all over the world that filled Carson's mailbox, doorstep - and heart. The void that could never be adequately filled - the loss of his loving mom - was partially replaced by the love-and-positive-distraction-from-the-grief initiated by Marcus Smart. 

Carson Thomas Lane comforted by "The Wolverine"

 Marcus lost his mom, Camellia, to cancer - just as I lost my mother to the same dreaded disease when she was only 48 years old. Carson became motherless at the age of five. He is now 12 years old. 

Smart took the time to send a message to the world about the welfare of a youngster whose father abandoned him at birth - and whose mom died far too young. And Marcus also left a pre-game shootaround to once again comfort a boy who will recall all of this forever.

Carson & his late mom - roughly at the same age

So Marcus Smart, you played a positive role in this youngster's life, and our entire family will forever be indebted to you - and all of those fine individuals who followed your lead in trying to fill the void left by the death of his mom. 


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