Marcus Osmond Smart, professionally known as Marcus Smart is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He plays in the shooting guard/point guard position. Previously, he was drafted by the Celtics with the sixth overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. He played college basketball at the Oklahoma State University.
He has over 390k followers on his Instagram.
Known For
Mr. Basketball 2012, 2012 McDonald’s All-American
Player of the Year in the Big 12 in 2013
Marcus Smart was born in the United States.
Marcus Smart was born on March 6, 1994, in New York City. Marcus Osmond Smart is his given name. Billy Frank Smart was his father, and Camellia Smart was his mother. He was born in the United States and is of African-American descent. His place of birth
is located in Flower Mound, Texas, United States. He is an American citizen. Pisces is his zodiac sign. Todd Westbrook, Jeff Westbrook, and Michael Smart are his three older brothers. Todd, his younger brother, died at the age of 33.
He went to Flower Mound’s Edward S. Marcus High School. During his three years of high school, he had a 115-6 record. He won the 5A state championship twice. He was both an ESPNHS first-team All-American and a McDonald’s All-American.
In 2012, ESPN.com rated him a five-star prospect and ranked him as the nation’s No. 1 shooting guard and No. 10 player.
Marcus Smart’s College Career
He has signed a letter of intent to play for Oklahoma State University.
During his freshman year, he led the Cowboys to a 24-8 record and a third-place finish in the Big 12. He scored 15.4 points per game, grabbed 5.8 rebounds, and dished out 4.2 assists.
In November 2013, he tied an OSU single-game scoring record with 39 points against Memphis.
Smart was suspended for three games in February 2014 after shoving a fan in the stands during a verbal confrontation with Texas Tech. He said the fan insulted him with a racial slur.
He is one of 30 finalists for the Naismith College Player of the Year award.
With 23 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, and 6 steals, he became the first player in NCAA tournament history to record 20 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals.
During his two seasons at Oklahoma State, he scored 16.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 33.1 minutes per game.
He foregoes his final two years of eligibility and declares for the NBA draft in 2014.
Marcus Smart’s current location is unknown. Professional Life
In the 2014 NBA draft, he was chosen with the sixth overall selection by the Boston Celtics.
For the 2014 NBA Summer League, he joined the Celtics. In July 2014, he agreed to a two-year contract with the team worth $6.71 million.
He sprained his left ankle in just his fifth NBA game and was forced to miss ten games as a result of the injury.
In December, he returned to action and was assigned to the NBA Development League’s Maine Red Claws.
In March 2015, he was suspended without pay for hitting San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner in the groin.
In May 2015, he was selected to the NBA’s All-Rookie Second Team.
In July 2015, he dislocated two fingers on his right hand while playing in the Las Vegas Summer League.
Between November 22 and December 26, 2015, he missed 18 games due to a lower left leg injury.
With 10 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds in his first career triple-double, he became the first Celtics player since Art Williams in 1971 to record a triple-double off the bench.
Between January 24 and February 14, 2018, he missed 11 games after cutting his hand on glass at the team hotel in Los Angeles.
In March 2018, he was ruled out for the rest of the season due to a torn ligament in his right thumb.
In June 2018, the Celtics extended a qualifying offer to Smart, making him a restricted free agent.
He re-signed a four-year, $52 million contract with the Celtics in July 2018.
Highlights and honors earned during his career
Second Team All-Rookie in the NBA in 2015
Second-team All-American by consensus in 2013
NABC All-American third team in 2014
Player of the Year in the Big 12 in 2013
2× First-team All-Big 12 (2013, 2014)
2013 USBWA National Freshman of the Year
2013 Big 12 Freshman of the Year
2012 McDonald’s All-American
2012 Texas Mr. Basketball
Who is Marcus Smart Dating?
Marcus Smart is unmarried. However, there is no official news about his affairs. He might be dating someone or he might be single. He has kept a low profile regarding his personal life. No rumor about his affair has surfaced yet.
What are Marcus Smart’s Body Measurements?
Marcus Smart stands at a height of 1.93 m i.e. 6 feet and 4 inches tall. He has a body weight of 220 lbs i.e. 100 kg. He has an athletic body build.
What is Marcus Smart’s Net Worth?
Marcus Smart earns playing basketball in the NBA. Salary, bonuses, incentives, and contract extensions are the main source of income. He also has an endorsement deal with Adidas. Playing for the Boston Celtics, he re-signed a four-year deal with the Celtics worth $52 million in July 2018. He has an estimated annual of $13 million. As of 2019, his net worth is estimated at $5 million.
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