Clippers Defense, Marcus Smart DPOY, and More (BOS-LAC Analysis)

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[@a1gamer561]

Marcus Smart throwing the ball at the Clippers player’s legs while diving is one of the, well, Smartest plays I’ve seen all year

[@cuongngo485]

There is a reason his parents name him Smart

[@kawhileonard9691]

Cuong Ngo don’t think his parents named his surname lmao

[@letmesleepinpeace7052]

He was born smart

[@tobiasandersen5846]

"Clippers player" ehm you mean kawhi leonard

[@patrickm7040]

I’ve been using that joke for like two years. It’s straight 🔥

[@jongoldberg8409]

Smart 100% in dpoy conversation. Dude guards 1-4 and sometimes 5. When he’s on the court the Celtics defense gets so much better.

[@SethKasso]

He's statistically the best player at defending Kristaps Porzingis, which is insane.

[@mduar1000]

Seth Kasso I love porzingis but he gets clamped by smart every time, just like you said

[@Jackson54321]

He did it last year lol

[@malachi4043]

Smart is imo THE most versatile defender, which he has shown by guarding luka, clamping him, and also guarding porzingis pretty well in the post

[@lucaslonchampt613]

Everyone can guard Porzingis in the post

[@whocares3201]

I dont see how 34/6/9 on >50% fg and 1 TO can be concidered "clamping" by any means. If he would do so goos on luka, they would keep him on luka since noone else could guard him apperantly and porzingis just isnt creating for himself. Plus literaly anyone can guard KP in the post, he has no lowpost game whatsoever. I mean I bet barea does a decent job of that in the training. That being said, smart is rly nice. Most versitile defender right now is between him and AD I would say.

[@malachi4043]

@@whocares3201 most of lukas point were on P&R, switches and other defenders lol you can even see that in highlights. Game stats IS NOT the same as matchup stats Edit: in the first quarter, the only shot doncic made against smart was on a drive where smart was playing help defense. He made one more in the whole game w smart being the one guarding his shot, so yeah, smart did clamp him up

[@knodeway1826]

Malachi he’s not more versatile than Ad (he can some how stop the pick and the roll it’s weird) or kawhi (for obvious reasons)

[@malachi4043]

@@knodeway1826 id put smart slightly over AD just bc as great as AD is, he isnt as good on the perimeter against quick guards or forwards. Id say versatility wise its a toss up between smart and kawhi but id give smart a slight edge just because of the fact hes holding opponents to only 33% from the field while kawhi holds opponents to 36%. 3% isnt a huge difference but it definitely makes an impact on the game

[@lancevillanueva5354]

Prayers Up for Kemba Walker!

[@kobezoldyck7177]

Lance Villanueva he was already released from the hospital, thank God

[@Ck-pm7op]

🙏🏻

[@lancevillanueva5354]

@@kobezoldyck7177 thank God!

[@iranlassninja7062]

Marcus smart's defensive IQ is highly underrated *Great choice of surname*

[@iSaveTheQueen]

nobody: Marc: *Chuck Hayes...* i mean Grant Williams

[@juanguana8246]

Really good analysis. Would like to see more on other contested and key games. keep the good work man!💪🏻💪🏻

[@ranchking6098]

Prayers up for Kemba 🙏

[@ing4gi]

Beverly's aggressiveness and competitiveness can also lead the other team to want to play better. Like against the Suns. Though this will work perfectly come playoff time, bc not a lot of players can handle pressure. Though it didn't work on KD lol.

[@averyortiz592]

I can’t believe anyone can mention the best defenders in the league and not mention my man Johnathan Issac

[@kobezoldyck7177]

Avery Ortiz agreed, but this is a Celtics vs Clips game

[@imhotepnixon]

And also he was listing off guards

[@Jeff-zm5xp]

I liked this video style from you

[@abhisheksannidhanam6829]

Yes love your vids

[@swpdisciple]

My C’s DESPERATELY need a good big. We’re too damn small. I hope Kemba is healthy and recovers well. We also need Gordon Hayward back soon too.

[@knodeway1826]

swpdisciple y’all def need a big. Giannis, Embiid, and if you guys make the finals Lbj, Ad, and Kawhi would absolutely feast on you guys in the post and at the rim

[@isaiaharmand9901]

@@knodeway1826 no not guys like Khawi and LeBron they still gonna be great but we have song defenders to match them a little bit at least I even think Robert Williams can hold his own with ad now Greek freak and embiid is a different story

[@knodeway1826]

Isaiah Armand two seasons ago I wanna say lebron averaged close to 35 on high Efficiency against you guys, and he was scoring at will against a better defense (with hortford and Baynes in the middle) and we just saw kawhi a season ago muscle through giants like Giannis, embiid, and Ben Simmons. So yea bro, I think they’d both feast on the small Celtic front court

[@swpdisciple]

Knodeway 18 pretty much

[@isaiaharmand9901]

@@knodeway1826 I don't know man LeBron isn't as explosive and khawi is most effective in the mid range game but I do agree we need a big man to help us out

[@icecoldtruth3478]

Marcus Smart is the best pound for pound defensive player in the NBA, and his all around game is very good now that his shooting(although not in this game), passing, and ball handling are all good. IMO he has a legit shot at an all star spot if the league really gives a shit about defense

[@edoero9729]

Jrue Holiday as well in the defensive guard category I would put him 2nd but I could also see the argument for Bledsoe at 2nd.

[@wesleygreen5594]

Mdj the realist

[@lebronistheg.o.a.t787]

One like= One prayer for Kemba 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@fox9769]

Jaylen is averaging nearly 20 a game on a good efficiency. He plays excellent defense and is a big part why the Celtics are one of the top teams in the NBA. He had a bad game. If you watched Celtics games more you’d see how good of an offensive player he’s become already. He’s already had more than 5 20 point games this early into the season.

[@kelwalls3886]

Chinese Fox Even when his shot wasn’t falling his defense was good and he was giving some of the best scorers in the league a hard time

[@KINGTA32]

Can you make another analytics video maybe about gamescore or any video i need more MDJ

[@Max-fs9py]

Nothing on tatums 30 on 50 50?

[@markstevensonsmith4861]

I’d love to see Pat Bev and Marcus Smart on the same team at the 1 and the 2.

[@buzzerbeater3350]

MDJ, that list of best defensive guards included Thompson, Richardson Smart, and Bledsoe. What about Ntilikina?

[@bilindabutcher8913]

And lonzo

[@deflategate1297]

that dude is on the knicks. nothing counts if you are on the knicks gtfo.

[@buzzerbeater3350]

@@deflategate1297 WTF are you talking about?!!! There have always been good players on bad teams.

[@stevenwhiters8928]

lol Marcus smart tried to channel his kyrie this game singlehandedly Cost Celtics game

[@wilsonyax]

I would be so happy if both of these teams make the finals this year.

[@CloverPickingHarp]

Avery Bradley is a HELL of a defensive guard

[@icecoldtruth3478]

age is hurting him though

[@emeraldmist2.097]

Hey I found this video I think everyone needs to see... rip Moses :( ​@​​

[@thedimedropper9601]

So I have a couple questions about the Clippers. How is their interior defence? And how good is Doc at defensive schemes along with rotations? I ask these because it seems like it could be a weak point in the playoffs.

[@lionelsenga3752]

I feel like they should just play the simplest defense ever, just switch everything and work on help rotations.They are one of the few teams that don't need complex defense since they have 3-4 good/great defenders that are also good/great 3 point shooters.

[@thedimedropper9601]

@@lionelsenga3752 I don't know. Being in Canada and watching the Raptors the last few years, Nick Nurse running complex defensive schemes helped them win (wall of Giannis, Box and 1 vs Curry, the Philly series), Dwayne Casey would've gotten them a 2nd round exit because he would've sent a straight up double team and left someone open all the time, (it's part of why LeBron killed us every year). Point being, in some matchups vs a dominant inside player, they may need a good gameplan besides throwing PG or Kawhi at their best player and sending basic doubles vs a guy like Embiid. Kawhi was great vs Giannis, but that Raps team had perfect rotations and personnel to help him when he got beat. In a matchup vs the Lakers, and Philly or Milwaukee, a basic scheme will get exploited as most of their stars can use their gravity to create shots for other players (Embiid may struggle, but game 1 vs Boston this year is an example of him being doubled nearly every time).

[@lionelsenga3752]

@@thedimedropper9601 One thing to take in count is that the Raptors are a continuity; Over the years they have had plenty of time to practice their schemes(Nurse was there even with casey being the head coach). The east also has many star bigs vs the west where most are perimeter oriented. That is why I think for now switch defense should be their go to, but like in off season or practice then try to include other schemes.

[@thedimedropper9601]

@@lionelsenga3752 while that may be true in some aspects, one thing it isn't was the practicing of schemes, that was implemented last year, and Gasol was a mid-season pickup. And the reason I mention it is the fact that Bucks and 76ers are very likely to make the finals, the Lakers look really good and are a potential matchup, and they have AD. It's a real concern for a team that wants to win it all. Of course it goes both ways with Lou, PG and Kawhi. That's where coaching comes into play.

[@rome8180]

I see another weak link the Clippers' defense: rim protection. There are rumors about the Clippers trading for Marcus Morris, but I don't get the point of that. They need to trade for a rim-protecting center.

[@buzzerbeater3350]

Does anyone remember that the Celtics were going to trade Smart a couple of years ago? That would have been a huge mistake.

[@icecoldtruth3478]

Marcus doesn't belong anywhere else, it would just feel wrong

[@KINGTA32]

I wish you made more videos you and dom2k are my favorite youtubers.

[@meep7895]

I hope Celtics vs Lakers is just as competitive as Celtics vs Clippers

[@emiliorivera8104]

I believe he had 2 I watched the last quarter I think it was in the corner at one point hitting the ball from behind Marcus smart

[@emiliorivera8104]

Maybe I’m wrong but I think

[@emiliorivera8104]

Or maybe it was on kemba

[@donniedex5175]

Marcus smart is who we think pat bev is

[@mattdeluccia153]

Marcus is great defensively, but his shot selection is still terrible. He took 20 shots in this game and was 1/11 on 3s. He basically chucked the Celtics out of the game in OT

[@Mr.Sax.]

Is shot selection important for the DPOY consideration?

[@mattdeluccia153]

Mr. Success No, but I’m a Celtics fan and it annoys me that Smart always does this and Brad Stevens lets him for some reason.

[@jimmyjay689]

"I was wrong"...hope this is how ur video begins

[@Studentofthegame3]

I love Marcus smart his impact on the Celtics is huge but why does he have so much leash on offense? I get it he’s a top 10 defender and hustles and deserves to chuck up a few but i see him taking pick&roll duties away from kemba and Tatum. I’d just rather have those players taking those shots in those situations

[@Studentofthegame3]

Maybe cause Kawhi was on kemba idk

[@grayson0916]

Ya Boi even if he Kawhi was on Kemba that’s what an offense is for lol you try to get the good players switched on to bad players. I think a lot of it is Brad plays favorites with guys and refuses to admit he was wrong when they can’t handle what he’s asked of them. Same shit with Hayward last year they gave him the ball SO much when he just needed time to get in shape not 15 shots a game.

[@makaveli9789]

Please make a video explaining just how shit the Spurs are right now. I’m tired of what I’m seeing with them.

[@montyburns4977]

Makaveli97 calm down, only lost to philly, which was expected

[@makaveli9789]

Monty Burns 8 game losing streak... one of the worst defensive teams in the league. Their glory days are long gone.

[@jorgeanta2912]

Makaveli97 I’ll say give them until January if they’re still doing this bad then yes I’ll say it’s long gone ( but until pop retires and the gm leaves I wouldn’t doubt them going back to being good after one year) while their terrible on defense they’re still one of the best teams in the league currently on offense (Demar derozan is wow though he’s playing terribly on defense and isn’t committed to any type of defensive system whatsoever)

[@makaveli9789]

Jorge Anta The spurs aren’t what they once were. DeRozan is pissing me off with how he plays. He can’t shoot 3s and refuses to work on his 3 pointer. He’s long and athletic yet he’s a terrible defender. Sometimes Aldridge shows up, other times it’s like he’s not even there, no in between. Marcus Morris is a bitch and made us lose Bertans. We have no good 5s, Poeltl is ass and is getting out rebounded by trey lyles, who I might add is not much of a better player than poeltl. It’s hard to watch them play.

[@makaveli9789]

Jorge Anta I also want to say this: Fuck autocorrect.

[@goodvibesslotspoker]

Heat have - 6th man - Def players , rookie player and MVP candidates lol but you seem to ignore all of it.

[@noahamankwaah9802]

MVP candidates ??? Where ?

[@thejourneynotconquest3671]

Where's the MVP Candidate? I see everything else expect defense player.

[@ing4gi]

Marcus Smart is one of the best players you can have. I still remeber the flop against Rockets last year I think. Best play ever, got them the win.

[@jessejamesgames8148]

if your talking about when harden FOULED him two possessions in a row your right best play ever!

[@Superfanofcolton]

People who think Marcus Smart has any chance of winning DPOY are delusional. A guard hasn’t won the award since 95 and that was “The Glove”... so no Boston fans, ain’t happening

[@desperation2314]

Defense wins chips... I say Celtics vs Clippers Finals

[@rains1786]

Firsstttt

[@coolhands4444]

Frank Ntilikina>Beverly

[@gabbymontemayor5501]

Thirst

[@rome8180]

Man, the Celtics homers are really out in droves in the comments. I swear they would all blow Marcus Smart if they got the chance.

[@kingg8162]

Imagine if smart was on the Lakers

[@goodvibesslotspoker]

Do you not get enough views if you talk about the heat ?

[@nando5340]

Best defensive play ever cmon you’re capping hard rn GTFO and Lou Will fucked up more than it was a good play clearly smart is literally on Kawhi so lou Will should of just passed the ball to someone else

[@antonyprajwal617]

Calling Zubac one of the two weakest defenders. lol.. go check stats...

[@user-tz5ss9ip2m]

I thought he meant Harell