The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O’Connor to break down the three-team trade that saw the Grizzlies land Marcus Smart. The two discuss how Smart will fit in Memphis.
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38 Comments
Bavaro. Same thing as Coates.
They should nickname him Old Spice.
marcus smart is one of those players that if he was drafted to sacramento or utah instead of boston he would have none of the accolades he has and wouldn’t be regarded anywhere near what he is now.
I hate this trade for us in Memphis. I know Marcus is a great defender, (although he did take a step down from his DPOY level of play this year) but the Grizzlies biggest need is improving their half-court offense that's been ranked in the bottom-10 the last few years, in large part because of a lack of 3-point shooting from the Brooks role, and the plan to fix that is to replacing Brook's 32% 3-pointer with Smart's 33% 3-pointer? And to make that move we're giving up a PG who averaged 16.4/8.1 on 50/41.5/77 splits in his 23 starts last year who makes $6 million less than Smart next year AND 2 FIRST round picks? Even if Smart's defense is good enough to make up for the downgrade on offense from Tyus to him, it's not enough to justify giving up multiple picks, especially since now we have another hole we need to fill
We need Joe House’s take on all these Washington Wizards moves especially if they move Kuzma too ! Beal gone, Porzingis gone, CP3 trade then traded again for Poole… busy week for them lol 😂🏀
I wouldn't worry too much about the collisions in his career. 90% of them were flops
Tony Allen Marcus smart comp is legit!
Real question; is he gonna dye his hair blue
🤣🤣they can’t help but he Boston fans it could be a win for both teams or a major win for Boston… uhh could also be you traded away guy who bled green for a dude who’s had like one heathy season on a shit team. As well as being a locker room cancer 🤣🤣
No, Marcus Smart isn't the most grit n grind guy ever. He has crazy flops and wacky antics
Smart been washed for 3 years
I think it’s a good fit for Smart
The Celtics subreddit has been melting down over this
imaging getting rid of brooks and turn around and trade for brooks 2.0 – how stupid
doesn't simmmons realize that the "moustache" makes him look like hitler?
Also, Tony Allen and Marcus Smart both went to Oklahoma State.
Smart will be great in Memphis but they need another piece especially a forward
Great trade by Celtics. Sad to see Smart go obviously though for their fanbase
Marcus is going to let Ja know that all that fake gangster shit isn't going to fly at all. In any way.
He will fight Ja. He will physically make his point.
Ja doesn't want Marcus smoke.
Grizzlies bout to be a menace next year after the first two months.
First two months will be the trial period where Marcus sets the tone. And probably beats Ja's ass at some point.
Then it's on.
Celtics vs Grizzlies in the finals.
It’s wild that Smart went from “He’s the heart and soul of that Boston team”… to he cant do this or that anymore… 🤔 would we hear this if he was still a Celtic
Honestly T jones was a fantastic player for them. Kept them aflot during Ja's injuries. Smart's offensive game is limited and it will show without Jt and Jb around him to finish.
Question whose gonna pass for Boston?
Marcus Smart can step in and replace Dylan Brooks, who can step in and replace Draymond, who can step in and replace Hachimura,who can step in and replace Middleton who can step in to replace Harden who can go to Houston and fade away.
I remember Smart used to own Porzingis defensively when Porzingis was with the Knicks.
Ironic they get traded for each other.
Marcus Smart is only 29.😮
Memphis acquiring Marcus Smart reminds me of Da Bulls acquiring Ben Wallace in 2006. The Grizzlies already have a bunch of gritty defensive players. They don’t need any more. They need more shooting and shot creation. Da Bulls were already the best defensive team in the league when they acquired Wallace. They needed more scoring and shot creation. Terrible trade for Memphis not to mention giving up NOT ONE BUT TWO first round picks. 🤷🏻♂️🙄🤦🏻♂️
Kevin O’Connor sounds like a man who’s trying to rationalize this trade from the Memphis Grizzlies’ perspective. 🤷🏻♂️🙄🤦🏻♂️
Marcus a lot like Bradley Beal…old and beat up at 29 with steadily declining skills.
Loved the Ben Coates analogy though…he was a stud!
I was thinking they could get Kuzma and a bench player with the cap relief they created. Maybe 2 bench players if they feel like moving on from Barnes.
I didn't know Marcus smart needed to be rejuvenated
Even if Smart is washed he can't hurt their team anymore than Dillon Bitch boy Brooks did. He's actually somewhat tough and has respect throughout the league. And he isn't a great offensive player but he's a better 3 pt guy than Brooks is.
Bro did you cut your own hair? 😂😂😂
Is Smart not just a more mature Dillon Brooks, don't get the hype around ti for memphis could've kept dillon for no assets
KOC: "They could (actually) be awesome on defense!"
Yuhhhh, think?
Them Grizz boys are not gna listen to him
Can Marcus Smart rejuvenate the Memphis Grizzlies makes more sense
Can't believe we are talking about Smart. Dude is a bench player. Let's talk about someone important.
Bruh it’s time to move on from logan Murdock. Naive nonsense.