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Boston Celtics: Why Marcus Smart should be team’s point guard

By Talar Kahwajian

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 02: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics dribbles against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter at TD Garden on January 02, 2019 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)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 02: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics dribbles against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter at TD Garden on January 02, 2019 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 Boston Celtics had a tremendous amount of success with Marcus Smart as a starter last season, so why not shift him into the starting point guard spot?

Marcus Smart is an underrated floor general, he makes great passes and see’s the floor better than most people give him credit for.  With the Boston Celtics possibly having to fill a hole at the starting point guard slot this coming season, why look at expensive options when Smart can fill that role?

Think about it

A Marcus Smart-Jaylen Brown–Jayson Tatum–Gordon Hayward-Player X at center starting lineup.

Brown earned his starting spot back with his strong play at the end of last season, Hayward is going to be much better coming into the 2019-2020 season, and Jayson Tatum is a lock in a starting role.

Marcus Smart isn’t going back to the bench, so why spend a ridiculous amount of money either re-signing Terry Rozier (who had a very rough season), or chasing Kemba Walker or D’Angelo Russell?

Walker and Russell would be fun to see in green, and no one would be upset if Danny Ainge found a way to sign either guy.

However, there’s also no real need to rush out and sign a flashy point guard when Marcus Smart is more than capable of the role.

The C’s are better with him on the floor, he brings a great intensity to the game and helps set the tone each and every game. Use all that cap space to sign a big and fill out the bench with great role players.

Also, the Boston Celtics just drafted a few guards, and they’d probably want to actually develop them and see if they have some guys on their hands who can really be good NBA players.

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The new kids earning minutes on a young team could really help down the line, and the Celtics wouldn’t have to financially tie themselves to any guard so quickly.

Whatever Danny and co. decide to do this summer, the Boston Celtics have a more than capable guy who can step in and be their starting point guard, and his name is Marcus Smart.

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