Marcus Smart posted this farewell message to his Instagram and Twitter
[Source](https://twitter.com/smart_MS3/status/1672338094463352837)
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> Where do I even begin…as I start to think about the last 9 years I have a lot of emotions running thru me. I came to Boston as a naive kid from Dallas not really knowing what to expect. All I knew was the type of work ethic my momma instilled in me and I was going to work my ass off and make sure I EARNED the respect of each and every one of the fans in Boston. Which is why this was tuff. Boston, you are a very special place to me. I grew up here and met some of my best friends here. I’ll never forget my time here. Ultimately we didn’t get that 18th banner but I’m VERY VERY proud of the success we had. I’m going to miss so many things about Boston but mainly my teammates, fans, and kids and our hospital charity work. It was a great 9 years Boston, thank you for all the love…but now it’s time to look forward.
> I can’t wait to get to Memphis and get started. We have something special brewing here! Am blessed to be a part of Grizzly nation. Let’s get to work. šŖš¾
by Brady331
31 Comments
God Memphis is going to be annoying next year. Every bucket will feel like a marathon
If he looks anything like last year memphis won the trade
They treated my boy like he was Ime Udoka fresh from a night out with the water boyās wife
The future is anxiety for me
Boston fans crying rather than been pissed off shows that they like the trade more than they are upset at losing Marcus. Great trade for both teams.
He will be very very missed by Celtics because of his defensive identity and the tone he set every night
Future Memphis legend.
bruh not now, a russian civil war might be starting
Byyyeeeee
Translation: fuck you Brad
Love you Marcus. Literally the perfect Brooks upgrade and PG place holder for Memphis
I donāt understand this trade from bostons perspective anyways fuck Dillon brooks
this super fucking sucks… I would rather lose with Smart than win without him
Grit and Grind is back isnt it
ChrisTap Poorzangus
Makes me so sad. That was the first NBA draft I ever tuned in for. Thanks for everything Marcus. See ya around.
Grizzlies just needs a Marc Gasol Jr. and itās 2010s again!
>Goodbyes are hard.
Not this one. Smart’s ego and selfishness hurt the Celtics. We are ecstatic he’s gone.
>But the future is exciting.
Yes it is. No more Smart dumb shots, turnovers, flops, and temper tantrums.
Celtics traded away the only guy w real heart and hustle on their team – now they will be a even softer lol
Early 2010s grizzlies is back
>type of work ethic my momma instilled in me and I was going to work my ass off and make sure I EARNED the respect
“Alright son, hard work is about dedication, determination, and whipping your neck to the ground every time someone comes within six inches of you.”
This is gonna turn into grit and grint 2.0
still a shock trade for me. Boston is Ruthless.
This is good news. The better news is that GG Jackson is gonna be an All Star.
Marcus smart should be very grateful for the contract Boston gave him. He will not have another contract this large for the rest of his career most likely.
Zion feeling the same excitement
Good luck Marcus. We wonāt miss you in the East
If this Celtics core wins a championship, I vote that we just give Smart a ring as well.
Beloved, first to the floor Celtic. I trust Brad and the brain trust enough that this’ll work, but what a player to be giving up. He should drink for free in Boston for a long long time
bro aint winning shit in Memphis
He did well for the Celtics over the years, unfortunately trades are part of the business but Iām sure heāll slowly become accustomed to his new team