“Let’s Get It”: Desmond Bane Has An Epic Reaction After Marcus Smart Was Traded To The Grizzlies

Desmond Bane's excitement is understandable as Marcus Smart is a massive upgrade and is a seamless fit in the Grizzlies' defensive system.

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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!”

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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Aaron Abhishek is an NBA columnist for Fadeaway World. He graduated from St. Joseph's College with a Bachelor's in Visual Communication and a Master's in journalism.His passion for the sport began when he saw Michael Jordan take his final shot in the NBA, and he considers himself fortunate to have been a part of the Kobe Bryant era. Now he writes basketball news and analysis while waiting for the Los Angeles Lakers to win their 18th title.When not watching and writing basketball, you can find Aaron suited to play cricket, putting in some hard yards at the gym, trying a new coffee, and supporting Arsenal. Expertise: NBAFavorite Team: Los Angeles LakersPrevious Work: MEAWW, Blue Man Hoop, Sportskeeda
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