Marcus Smart gave his first interview since being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal was part of the select few reporters there, and he shares the entire Smart interview before reacting to Smart saying he was told there were no trade talks a week before he was dealt. Plus, Kristaps Porzingis agrees to an extension and Boston is signing Oshae Brissett.
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16 Comments
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Love smart, gonna be a Memphis fan purely because of him!
Man it hurts to hear Smart admit he didn’t know he was being traded. He could’ve called out the organization, but it goes to show the type of guy he is understanding the business side of the NBA.
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BOS-Dame Lillard/Jabari Walker 25/27/29 POR 1st's, 24viaCHA/MIN 2nd, 28GSW 2nd, POR- Brown, Horford, Pritchard, BOS 27 1st
First game back to the garden is going to be so emotional. 💚36 ☘️
So what does everyone think, should his jersey be retired?
I feel for Marcus in this one. Yes i think the team would be better off without him but damn. The C's did this to him without at least a heads up.. good thing he is taking it in a professional way. Kudos Marcus. Good luck to you.
Anybody that hated Smart before hearing this interview should have respect for how Smart handled the trade. He loves being a Celtic, but understands the NBA and the Celtics are a business.
💔He’s going to kill it in Memphis. Will always be a Celtic in my eyes..☘️
When reporter asks question like "Whats your outlook on the Celtics team going forward",,, was he expecting the now FORMER Celtic to say : "Yea I think they're worse now without me!😡" OR "Yea I think they're BETTER now with Porzingis and they definitely winning Championships now that im gone😊"…. I truly just wanna know which answer this reporter wanted and why they ask these kinda questions..🤔
His career ain’t winding down at 29 lmao
The friggin guy died his hair green!! I mean Com on!
The C's brass didn't properly tell Marcus he's out, but Marcus handled the news with class. Heart and soul of the team, green hair(!), floor dives, hustle. Missing Marcus already 💔
we gotta get him back somehow
Thanks John for this pod. Been heartbroken since the news of Marcus leaving, but hearing what he told you in Stoughton helps us Marcus fans feel better.