3 reasons the Boston Celtics need to re-sign Marcus Smart

3 reasons Boston Celtics need to re-sign Marcus Smart

By Sam Minton | Jul 18, 2018

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics gestures in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Five of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 23, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

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The perfect fit

Marcus Smart and the Boston Celtics seem to be the perfect fit. It is hard to imagine Smart in a different jersey.

Smart has quickly realized that the grass isn’t greener on the other side. He hasn’t seen any serious offers from other teams. The Celtics tendered a qualifying offer and now all they can do is wait.

Smart has found a home and role in Boston. He is one of the leaders of the Celtics second unit. The role fits him perfectly as he is not relied upon to score a lot. The C’s have plenty of scoring threats that allow Smart to focus on locking down defenders.

If Smart leaves I don’t think it will be pretty. His lack of offense will have his new home hating him.

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Even though he is a 6th man the Celtics need to re-sign Marcus Smart. Even though you may just consider him a bench guy, Smart’s exit would leave a gaping hole in the Celtics roster.

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