Marcus Smart’s fiancé Maisa woke him up in the middle of the night after the Celtics traded him to the Grizzlies thinking the Malcolm Brogdon trade already went through. Smart’s agent called Maisa around midnight, and though Smart expected Boston might trade him eventually, he never thought his tenure would end now.
The week prior, Smart said Celtics officials told him he stood on stable ground with the team, and not to worry about a trade. Speaking at The 14 League at Dana Barros Basketball Club, where fans, friends and members of his foundation celebrated his time in Boston and sent him off to Memphis, Smart expressed how much the trade shocked him. The Grizzlies acquired him last month in the Kristaps Porziņģis trade.
“I went to the gym next day to get my stuff, talked to Brad (Stevens) and Joe (Mazzulla),” Smart said. “It was definitely shocking to find out that way, especially because the week before, I was already told we were good, there were no trade talks with me and we were good. I understand the business side of it, I’ve always been like that. I’m the first one to tell anyone, you can’t mix personal with business, it just doesn’t mix. I understand it’s a business. For me, it’s just the courtesy. They probably already knew they were thinking about trading me, they had this trade in their back pocket just in case something else didn’t happen. And for me, it’s just the simple fact, hey, we’re thinking about trading you, most likely we’ll trade you, just letting you know, thank you. Especially with telling me the week before, my house flooding and having to deal with that. It was a whole lot at once. I love this team, I love this organization, I love the fans and the support I’ve gotten for my nine years. I’m excited and energetic to start my new life with the Grizzlies.”
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28 Comments
Come back soon Marcus we gonna miss ya
They might call him back to play for the Celtics because they did everybody else like horford,theis and etc and Marcus will get a ring 💍
I’m a little teary-eyed. I love Marcus.
Pretty sh*tty of them not to call him directly, letting him find out in the dead of night.
Marcus, where ever you go, I always wish the best for you.
617 LOVES MARCUS
Love. All love.
it really is sad, cuz its true i grew up watching him and he grew his game so much here, hopefully one day he’s back in boston
I'm happy he went to a competitive team and one that I can watch with other fun players like JJJ and Ja.
Truly heartbroken. Damn you Clippers.
Marcus will forever be my fav player!!! We will miss him here in Boston!! ❤
F&@ Brad Stevens he’s a snake 🐍 Just like Danny Ainge!
Marcus Smart – good man
He’s gonna kill it in Memphis. Shame he will never get a ring. But he was always entertaining and a fighter.
This sucks
‘’I love the Grizzlies culture” proceeds to almost vomit lolz
I pray and I hope we see you in Celtic green again in the future. Nothing but love and blessings for Marcus Smart 🙏🏽
Celtics did him dirty…. Couldn’t even let the guy know there was always a possibility he could get traded or tell him we’re always looking to improve, not being like “there is no trade talks” for you. Crazy!
Very happy getting Porziņģis. Extremely happy but I am sad to see smart go. It is a business at the end of the day guys. He was going into his 10th year. We paid him a lot of money as well. Good luck in Memphis.
I will miss you so much and I go back with the Celtic to 1966!
When you don't cry.. And you cried 😢
A true professional of the game. This was a hard one to watch.. From the fans in Beantown, we miss you Marcus 😭💔
First class👍👍
I'm not a fan of any team, but this even hurts me. I know it is the business, but I guess that is why I am not good at business. I would have never had the business sense to do this.
It’s not just Boston that will miss your presence Markus it’s the majority of New England my friend Including here in central CT where I am.
It's so impersonal how they treat these players when trading them after they would have sweat blood for these organizations. What happen to a little phone call to say thank you, but unfortunately _________?
Hmmm, sounds like this guy has "good character" but that don't mean anything when the Celtics must WIN WIN WIN !
I hate to see Marcus Smart wear any other jersey than a Celtics.
Marcus you are one of the greatest Celtics of all time!!
I was at his basketball camp this past week, TH and FRI. The emotion in the gym was so thick and heavy. His childhood friends were there, kids who have been coming to his camp for years, parents who have brought their kids for years, etc. There was nothing but love for Marcus in that gym. The kids/parents brought him mementos and cards/letters, and he was so touched. We spent private time with Marcus in a special workout and his ability to connect and teach children was amazing. I loved him before, but love him even more seeing and interacting with the genuine human being he is. He is well loved! That made me feel better after this shocking news. He really is heart and soul, genuinely amazing. He will be a Celtic forever!