"You play D the way it's supposed to (be played)," Gary Payton Sr. said to the Celtics guard in 2022. In 2022, when Marcus Smart—then with the Boston Celtics and now with the Memphis Grizzlies ...

Who have you studied on defense to help model your game after? Dyson Daniels: I watched a lot of Marcus Smart when he won ...

One of this year's contenders for NBA Defensive Player of the Year is trying to follow in the footsteps of Marcus Smart. Smart laid out the blueprint for how a guard can win the DPOY trophy ...

Among those who won't be suiting up in this game is Marcus Smart. Washington ruled out the former Defensive Player of the Year due to a finger injury. Marcus Smart (injury management) listed out ...

Marcus Smart and Jaren Jackson Jr. with one each. Dort faces a bit of a problem, based on OKC’s defensive dominance this season and the number of teammates involved in that No. 1 efficiency rating.

The defensive specialist applies the same pressure to defending his health, too, which is why he's working with Pronamel Active Shield this postseason. Marcus Smart Encouraging Donors to 'Get Out ...

Marcus Smart is revealed to be the 2021-22 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year at Celtics practice with a special guest appearance by Gary Payton.

Marcus Smart can already envision the final product once Washington Wizards rookie Alex Sarr puts it all together. Sarr has experienced some growing pains in his first season in the NBA. He's ...