3 reasons Boston Celtics need to re-sign Marcus Smart
By Sam Minton
Defense
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Marcus Smart is probably the best defender in the NBA. He seems to be able to guard anyone on the court.
Whether it’s LeBron James or James Harden, Smart can lock them down.
Smart’s defense is his most valuable asset. It is what makes him such a great player. Smart can change the course of the game with a steal or by taking a charge.
We saw it last season when Smart won the game by getting in Harden’s grill and forcing him to commit 2 offensive fouls late in the 4th quarter.
The Celtics bread and butter for years was defense. Now they have changed styles, but Smart keeps everything in check.
The Celtics will have a glaring hole in their defense if Smart goes elsewhere. Their defense will suffer immediately and they will have to rely a lot on their offense. Smart allows for the Celtics to lock down opposing teams and make sure they won’t be in a shootout every night.