Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane is excited to play alongside his newest team member Marcus Smart.
Taking to Twitter soon after realizing that he was going to be teammates with the former Boston Celtics star, Bane wrote: “
“Real shit… woke up to the news now I’m up LET’S GET IT!”
Real shit… woke up to the news now I’m up LETS GET IT ! @smart_MS3 https://t.co/JsnP9MXLdt
— Desmond Bane (@DBane0625) June 22, 2023
The Smart trade will surely go down as one of the more wild and blockbuster trades in Celtics history as they shipped their defensive presence to the Grizzlies. Surely, it gave them more than just Washington Wizards’ centerpiece Kristaps Porzingis. In addition, they also landed a 2023 first-round pick from Memphis (No. 25 overall) and a 2024 first-round pick (from Memphis via Golden State).
Now, the Grizzlies have further bolstered their defense by adding a former Defensive Player of the Year, who will play along with Jaren Jackson Jr., who was named Defensive Player of the Year this season.
In the absence of Ja Morant, who has been suspended for 25 games for his second gun-flashing incident on Instagram Live, Smart comes in a defense boost averaging 11.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 6.3 assists.
How Do The Memphis Grizzlies Benefit From Marcus Smart In Their Ranks?
Essentially, Marcus Smart is an upgrade and is a seamless fit in the Grizzlies’ defensive system. More importantly, he is a locker room veteran and the team can use his guidance as they look to lock in another playoff run this season.
More precisely, Smart was the pioneer behind Boston’s difference-making backcourt defense, and now the Grizzlies will see the same. With Jackson in tow, they will surely be looked at as the massive players who will lock up even the most potent of offensive units.
The Grizzlies now become legitimate threats even without Ja for the first 25 games. With Smart in the mix, they will rely heavily on their defense to win games until their mercurial guard returns.
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