Marcus Smart | The Ultimate Competitor, Playing with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and the Celtics

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0:00 - Welcoming Marcus to the show
5:00 - Locking in on Basketball
11:00 - Almost committed to North Carolina
15:00 - McDonald's All American / Best Mixtape
17:30 - Welcome to College Moment
20:15 - Locking in on the League
27:30 - NBA Draft
32:50 - Heading to Boston
36:00 - Welcome to the NBA Moment
38:20 - Young Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown
41:05 - Finals Run
45:00 - Kyrie Irving
49:15 - Flopping allegations / Getting traded
54:00 - Going to Memphis
58:00 - Better Bron / Shai vs Luka

[@johnpluviose999]

Marcus Smart is a Boston legend..cool dude man.. he almost hit my car last year heading to a game against the HEAT IN THE PLAYOFF when i looked up and saw it was Marcus smart i couldnt be mad at this point and all i said was go have a good game ninja and we both laughed it off

[@user-yg7kb1mt9z]

DPOY at 6’3

[@landonlakes4782]

💯💚

[@celticsbballn]

Fa Sure 🍀💚

[@ericfleming347]

I'm from Boston huge Celtics fan so happy for the team getting it done but have to be honest a little bittersweet Marcus wasn't on the team. Celtics fans will always love and respect Marcus Smart for everything he did gave it his all everytime he stepped on the court !

[@taylorshea381]

Well said ☘️☘️☘️

[@mike91mdk45]

INDEED

[@andrefuller4698]

I would want him to come back to Boston when is current contract is up on sign a minimum vet deal to compete for a championship with both jays he must feel away for Boston to go all the way and win in the same season they trade him away

[@robwilson627]

I really wanted Marcus to win one in Boston, but I'll always appreciate all the years he played and how hard he played every single night. Forever a fan of him and his game

[@aliboomia9894]

Facts but unfortunately Marcus need to go so the 2 jays do they thing

[@cvgodd1432]

Boston will always have love for this man!!😢☘️

[@nicksouza1567]

As a Celtics fan, we love you Marcus! You were the heart and soul for this team for years and brought that dawg culture to BOS. Thank you sir and God Bless 🙏🏻 🍀

[@JamesBond02119]

I remember when he shoved Embiid and sent him flying 😂😂😂 Absolutely love this guy. He’s forever a Celtic ☘️

[@rnnascimento97]

We love you, Marcus ☘️💚 Just come home, go back to your people. We will be with open arms

[@francescobatisti]

I miss him in Boston ❤

[@andysmilos]

Marcus we miss you out here in Boston, you're forever Boston

[@juanbueno9939]

I remember when Marcus said that Tatum and Brown had to pass the ball since that moment everything start to change for boston and both Tatum and Brown were been better player

[@chumaifezue4896]

Good point 💯

[@EliteLilTJ]

Miss him so much in Boston. Met him at his camp in 23, such a humble and genuine guy.

[@danielrivadeneiraalvear3091]

Marcus, we miss you still in New England. You a proper Boston Celtic and you gonna be remembered as such in the region. Banner 18 wouldn't have happened without your presence for 9 years as player and as a leader in the community. Wish you a healthy and successful upcoming season.

[@mike91mdk45]

Marcus looking like he did the yr the C's drafted him lol. Will always respect the hustle this man played with. Drawing fouls, steals, diving for the loose ball, chipping in with the scoring, etc. Game 2 vs miami two yrs ago when he went off, and seeing gary payton (One of my top 5 favorite players ever) hand him the DPOY award are two moments i couldn't have been happier for the man. The business end of the sport sometimes sucks, but he was a true celtic

[@celticsbballn]

U ain’t lying 😆

[@Bone_youtube_soft]

Always will rock my green #36.

[@markymark7696]

Love u Marcus and this Championship is for you as well bro!

[@m.ste84]

40:26 😢 🍀we love you Marcus

[@arnaldolopez116]

May our paths cross again Marcus! Miss you pitbull ☘️

[@ShoLowMan]

Smarty is always gonna be a Celtic legend

[@robertmccarthy2770]

Boston loves you Marcus! Imo you deserve a ring too

[@carlcolemanjr6]

Aye Theo much love man you do a great job on these interviews

[@jjh5374]

Much love and respect to Marcus. Forever a Celtic ☘️💚

[@kylerichardson3624]

I'm crying at the Backflip on the jayhawk 😭😭😭😭😭

[@micblaze401]

Always Celtic will always have love for this man

[@LeeCarrazana-mu5zs]

Miss you Marcus you always loved as Celtic you was always my favorite for your hustle, hard work, heart and winning plays

[@AndrewCarle-13]

Met him in Boston such a down to earth guy. Even had time to talk for a minute. Wouldn't be surprised if he was there opening night when they give out the rings.

[@patricedelancy7845]

I pray that we get you back one day like we got big Al love marcus❤

[@xxslick66xx]

Boston loves you Marcus Smart!!! ❤ Celtic 4 Life ❤

[@aieshadaniels6104]

MARCUS "Boston Loves You" SMART hey you are a champ in our eyes!!! Could not complete their mission without you!!! #Banner18 We hope to be reunited some day soon!

[@celticsbballn]

Big Facts

[@thefuapogaming2538]

Marcus ☘️ 🏀

[@jetshark970shark4]

I remember no thought he would make it in basketball. Everyone wanted him to stick with football and he made it in the NBA

[@xypher321]

Robby Willy, Brogdan, and Mahcus Smaht will never be forgotten. 🍀♾

[@DC_202.]

Great pod! Theo you got one fr

[@SouhiI_]

Your city is Boston Marcus no doubt about it , you’re our boy ❤

[@nobleopusunju7777]

No lie Theo keep doing you man. Hard to create your own niche in this podcast heavy society we in but this man did his thing with the run your race format. Dope ass interview fr

[@RobberStormfire]

Overall the trade worked out but you will always be a Celtic and I wished you could have been on the team to get a title. Celtics fans will never forget you and we loved watching your hustle and drive. I hope you come back and have a monster year in Memphis.

[@celticsbballn]

Word

[@Bone_youtube_soft]

If Tatum didn't get intimidated by Draymond Green antics in finals 2 years ago up 2-1 and get brutally outplayed by Wiggins. Smart would have a chip, he definitely did his part

[@al-mateenrankins2412]

Great interview as always

[@5StarHeneral]

Mahcus Smaht the man I was mad ash when Rozier was gone and even more when Smart as well. We def appreciate all the work yall did. Celtic 🍀 for life.

[@nickjones809]

Marcus helped build the Celtics. He represents Boston and we will always love him

[@FutureDreamZz]

Damn as a Celtics fan loosing smart, made me cry no bs. Definitely got time through some tough times screaming at the tv watching him dive on the floor got me hyped. Miss you smart !!

[@landonlakes4782]

Can’t wait to see Smart back out there. Cobra 💚

[@timmyraine1861]

Great Episode.

[@howieheyheyhey]

Thank you for giving it your all, Marcus. It was an unforgettable 9 years. #bleedgreen #onceacelticalwaysaceltic

[@kitsorasephei4047]

Love this guy for his grind. Grizzlies are gonna be spinning shit and I’m here for it🔥🔥

[@montespaul]

love him. never forget those 2 charges he drew on harden.

[@_kevin.campbell]

Thank you for everything you did for Boston❤️🍀

[@jasonwolfe3252]

The only thing missing from making this Celtics championship perfect was Marcus. I loved watching him play in a Celtics uniform.

[@malo6411]

This gonna be a good episode

[@celticsbballn]

Salute Marcus Smart, great episode! Always b one of favorites player’s Top Five. Much respect and appreciation to you my guy. Should be fa sure Two Time DPOY.

[@j00bert]

Thank you for everything Marcus 💚

[@MistaDvN]

My dawg Marcus.. Never forget..we all miss you!! 🍀

[@mrrandiom]

Love marcus smarts energy. He was a real Celtic. I really hope he finds his way back at some point and wins a ring before he hangs it up

[@demetriusschjang1094]

The boogie story had me dead😂😂😂😂😂 “I was gonna break his ass”😂😂😂 much respect smart

[@lyfepoetic]

Miss you Smart! Always love and trust. ☘️💚

[@nettyballball497]

Another texas legend!!!

[@SadhguruYoga]

I was wearing my finals smart jersey repping him rooting for my Celtics . In my eyes smart a champion too

[@Bone_youtube_soft]

SAME! there's not a Celtic that I ever had a different type of connection with. Sad

[@SadhguruYoga]

@@Bone_youtube_soft facts bro

[@mg6315]

Different Level of respect for you now Marcus Smart!

[@brandoncooper4173]

My favourite player of all time. Miss you in green Marcus! 🐐

[@casperclemens]

HE’S JUST APART OF THIS TITLE AS ANYONE ELSE ON THE TEAM. ☘️☘️☘️☘️ 4Life

[@pinaypaparazzi6231]

Listening to this pod and getting to know Marcus Smart's background a lot more made me miss this guy playing for Boston even more. Brad had to trade him so that the Jays can be the leaders of the team and not lean on Marcus' voice. Hope he still talks to the Boston org and to the Jays.

[@flyingvguy6833]

Marcus you will always be a true Celtic.

[@thegreat1885]

We have to get Smart and Timelord a ring in a couple years if they’re willing to come back

[@thumper3662]

IIRC, Marcus Smart wasn’t originally included in the trade for Porzingis. It was supposed to be Brogdon but Brogdon didn’t pass the physicals. Then Smart was included last minute

[@andrewcampbell6433]

Damn. He really comes from it!!!

[@J_Reese]

Marcus Smart is a Celtics legend despite not winning a title speaks volume of the type of player he was

[@HewittShaq]

Legend is a strong word

[@acerobin2153]

Love you Marcus wish you was still here with wit us bro

[@user-hj7rc7zo3i]

Boston legend we miss you Marcus!!!

[@_viewsfromthed]

03:05 Marcus mom smart, quick chess move on the coach.

[@MrBuliths]

Marcus said back when he was in the college he came back to college to be a better shooter

[@Yourunkbob]

I dont believe Marcus Smart could be a$$ at any sport. He's just a freak athlete and a dawg. He may not be the best but with enough practice I think he could be good at any physical activity.

[@pauldumond2431]

Marcus Smart keep it up!! You'll have a better chance next year with Memphis,

[@upgradeyourmindset3265]

Loved Marcus in Boston. His intangibles were through the roof. Could never say he cheated us. Left it all out on the floor game in and game out

[@ogg7490]

YESSIR 🔥🔥🔥

[@versatillion15]

Those 2 flops that Marcus did at the end of that Rockets game to James Harden were the best flops I’ve ever seen

[@charlesokereke4297]

Dope interview, Marcus should been at UNC, that’s tough 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@aliboomia9894]

Marcus a class act

[@HewittShaq]

His evolution should be studied

[@lujoconnor]

Boston loves you Marcus

[@robp7438]

Mahcus smaht. Forever 617 luv!!!

[@walterharris7421]

Yeah my man got the Ceasar Back ! Will always be my favorite player in the league period!

[@Beno_nolove]

He good in Memphis long as they healthy they contenders

[@morepape12]

“you be getting hit that hard sometimes” is crazzzzzy😂😂😂

[@michellescarlett4634]

Miss u Marcus ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bigh116]

Dennis Smith Jr mix tape was wild

[@Jerniworld]

Theo funny as hell lol

[@davidmcTurd]

Wild. I swore Lebryan Nash was left handed. They aint lying he must loved that left

[@youtubeguy4539]

Should have asked him about those wars against Harrison Twins

[@kpzr1]

Shout out Theo love you woe

[@stephjuststeph]

Boston Legend pissed he couldn’t get a chip with us 🫡🫡🫡

[@SuperMt24]

Any franchise would be blessed to have both Theo Or Marcus on there team. Obviously Marcus more than Theo but still y’all both 🐐’s in your own way

[@j_andy2190]

39:50 🤣🤣 Theo keeping it tall

[@Bone_youtube_soft]

I remember boston being up 2-1 vs warriors couple years ago. Smart played his part ( Holiday role) if Tatum wasnt so intimidated Draymond antics and didnt get outplayed by Andrew Wiggins, they win that series. Sad that Smart wasnt here to get 🏆 left it all on the line EVERY single night. This title isnt the same without the OG

[@charlitto317]

Ay I'm a knick fan but it's cool as shit to see all these Boston fans here for Marcus

[@BTwooEazy]

No lie if it ain’t Denver its definitely Boston because everybody love the joker and everybody love the Jays no lie this is a great pod 🔥🔥🔥 dang bruh got Marcus outside !!

[@uhcuhc.]

Smart's haircut in this video podcast reminds me of the Morris twins 😅

[@nateseal2084]

Marcus is the sole reason the cs won he got them Zingus and two picks and those picks flipped for jrue like Marcus is the real reason it all happened …..

[@laertignipeek]

Corey Sanders tape gotta be top 2

[@GrindfatherGrizz]

Theo said "the hell is he talkin bout!" 🤣

[@Millerboi31]

Top 3 mixtapes John Wall and Austin Rivers and Aquille Carr

[@kingcollins3965]

Celtics vs. Memphis Finals 2025 would be 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@johnedhelbertbascos2610]

Come home marcus 🍀💚

[@jrizzle1790]

Marcus we love you in Beantown forever.

[@austinhilliard6600]

I remember Marcus smart playing in highland village at Marcus high school! And at a party at this girl Amanda’s house he was cool af only met him that one time but he was really good man whenever he played us at Lewisville killed us lmao😂 and I graduated 2012 shout out to Marcus come home to the mavs bruh we just got klay we need that lock down perimeter defender with pj repping frisco!

[@aliboomia9894]

Id love to have Marcus finish his career here maybe as 6th man