<p>Not many players could<strong> put up 20+ on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-marcus-smart-joins-the-list-of-dpoys-who-lose-the-championship-20220620-0030.htmlhttps:/bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-marcus-smart-joins-the-list-of-dpoys-who-lose-the-championship-20220620-0030.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marcus Smart</a></strong>, let alone 30 a night. But <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Steve-Kerr-chooses-between-Steph-Curry-and-Kevin-Durant-20221207-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Stephen Curry</strong></a> isn’t like many players, and as great as a defender as Smart is, there’s just<strong> no such thing as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Rumors-Steph-Currys-insane-workout-routine-made-an-NBA-player-throw-up-after-5-minutes-20221202-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">efficiently guarding Curry.</a></strong></p>
<p>Smart knows that. He found out the hard way several months ago <strong>during the NBA Finals</strong>, as Curry went into human torch mode to give him and whoever was caught guarding him hell for 40+ minutes a night.</p>
<p>That’s why<strong> the reigning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/marcus-smart-wins-2021-22-dpoy-michael-jordan-gary-payton-and-all-guards-to-win-it-20220418-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Defensive Player of the Year</a></strong> respects the competition and the challenge he represents. In fact, he admitted that he spent his summer workouts thinking about how to guard him.</p>
<h2>NBA News: Marcus Smart Thought Of Stephen Curry During Summer Workouts</h2>
<p><em>“Definitely,” </em>Smart told Heavy.<strong> </strong><em><strong>“I was thinking about him all summer when I was going through my workouts. I was thinking about what I have to do against him. And that’s good. It just gives me more ways, more things to add to my game on both ends</strong> — defensively and offensively — when you’ve got a great player that you’re going up against”.</em></p>
<p><em>“He challenges you with how great he is on offense, and you have to be able to challenge him right back on the other end,”</em> the guard added. <strong><em>“But with the way he is on offense, you have to add to your repertoire, add to your wardrobe, because of all the things he throws at you that you have to see that you’ve probably never seen before.”</em></strong></p>
<p><em><strong>“Steph understands that,”</strong></em> Smart continued. <em>“Steph’s been in this game for a long time, and he’s been doing what he’s doing at a very high rate. He understands that people are coming at him. <strong>He understands that he’s going to get everybody’s best shot, and rightfully so. You wouldn’t want it any other way. I don’t know Steph — I’m not speaking for Steph — but I’m sure he wouldn’t want it any other way.”</strong></em></p>
<p><em>“It’s a compliment to him and what he does for this game that people approach him that way, giving him their best shot. It’s what it is, you know?<strong> He did his part, he did his job. He has every right to say whatever he wants, because he did it. So it’s on us to try to come back and try to see what we did wrong and try to get back there,”</strong> </em>the DPOY concluded.</p>
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<p>That’s the ultimate praise coming from one of the league’s most hardnosed and competitive players out thereand one of the few guys who could lock 99% of the league up. Maybe, he’ll get the best out of Steph one day.<strong> Just not today.</strong></p>

NBA News: Marcus Smart admits he’s been obsessed with Stephen Curry since the NBA Finals

NBA News: Marcus Smart admits he's been obsessed with Stephen Curry since the NBA Finals - Bolavip US

NBA News: Marcus Smart admits he's been obsessed with Stephen Curry since the NBA Finals

<p>The<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/this-isnt-the-first-time-the-celtics-have-lost-an-nba-championship-at-home-20220620-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a></strong> made it to their first <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-finals-history-by-year-complete-list-of-all-nba-finals-championship-games-20220601-0041.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA Finals</strong></a> series after 12 years because of his great defensive game plan. Thekey players in the defensive end were<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-robert-williams-iii-tops-shaq-in-blocks-per-game-in-the-finals-since-2000-20220620-0028.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Robert Williams III </strong></a>and <strong>Marcus Smart</strong>. However, the Celtics needed more than it to <strong>win the championship</strong>.</p>
<p>In fact, <strong>Smart’s stats</strong> both in regular season and in playoffs weren’t bad at all. It just that they faced <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-golden-state-warriors-big-3-record-in-the-playoffs-just-hit-a-new-high-20220619-0031.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Curry</a> </strong>and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-golden-state-warriors-big-3-record-in-the-playoffs-just-hit-a-new-high-20220619-0031.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Klay Thompson</strong></a>, two of the most dominant players in the offensive end. For example, in the regular season, Smart averaged<strong>12 points</strong>, <strong>4 rebounds</strong>, and <strong>6 assists</strong>with <strong>2 turnovers </strong>per game.</p>
<p>Whereas in the playoffs stage, Smartincreased his numbers to <strong>15 points,</strong><strong>5 rebounds</strong>and<strong> 3 turnovers</strong>per game. Although, the truth is when he was guarding either <strong>Curry or Thompson,</strong> their efficiencyto scorewas increasing instead of doing the opposite.</p>
<h2>Marcus Smart 5th DPOY that loses the championship</h2>
<p>Coincidentally the last player to have won the <strong>DPOY award</strong>and the<strong> NBA Championship</strong> was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/emotional-draymond-green-admits-this-could-be-his-last-trip-to-the-nba-finals-20220616-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Draymond Green</strong></a> in the 2016-17 NBA Season. Although, many players have tried but failed to do so. Including Marcus Smart who won the DPOY in the2021-22 NBA season.</p>
<p>However, the luck wasn’t on the Celtics’ side. So, now the DPOY listwho lost the NBA Championship adds up one more player to it. The first one to make it was <strong>Gary Payton </strong>who lost in the 1996 NBA Finals. After5 years, <strong>Dikembe Mutombo</strong> lost in 2001, then <strong>Ben Wallace</strong> couldn’t avoid to lose in 2005. Afterwards, <strong>Dwight Howard</strong> lostin 2009, to be second last after Thursday’s game.</p>
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<td>Ben Wallace</td>
<td>Detroit Pistons</td>
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<td>Orlando Magic</td>
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NBA: Marcus Smart joins the list of DPOYs who lose the championship

NBA: Marcus Smart joins the list of DPOYs who lose the championship - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-al-horford-talks-about-how-to-defend-stephen-curry-in-the-nba-finals-20220612-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Curry</a> </strong>has won nearly everything at both the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/why-does-stephen-curry-chew-his-mouthguard-at-warriors-games-20220610-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> and FIBA levels. </strong>Perhaps the only asterisk on his career and his impressive trophy cabinet is the lack of a<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-steph-curry-makes-strong-admission-about-winning-finals-mvp-20220608-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Finals MVP award</a>. </strong>He knows it, and he’s doing everything humanly possible to change that.</p>
<p>Curry has single-handedly kept the <strong>Golden State Warriors in</strong> contention in the <strong>NBA Finals</strong>. He was at his finest with a 43-point explosion in Game 4 and continues to show he’s one of the greatest scorers of all time.</p>
<p>That’s why even the reigning<strong> Defensive Player of the Year, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/marcus-smart-wins-2021-22-dpoy-michael-jordan-gary-payton-and-all-guards-to-win-it-20220418-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marcus Smart,</a> </strong>had to give him his flowers. Not even he has been able to stop him from getting whatever he wants through the first four games of the NBA Finals.</p>
<h2>NBA News: Marcus Smart Says Stephen Curry Can Affect The Game At All Levels</h2>
<p><em>“We all know what he can do outside of 20 feet, 30 to 35, 40 feet,”</em> Smart said. <em><strong>“The dude is special in that regard. The way that he’s able to affect the game, being able to run around and play off the ball and get himself open.</strong> It’s just tough on a defender because you can’t take a break. The instance that you think he’s not doing anything, the play’s over for him, and that’s when you get beaten, that’s when you get burnt. That’s when that mentality comes in that you gotta stay ready, you can’t give up. You gotta keep going.”</em></p>
<p><em><strong>“So, for him, he can affect the game at all levels — passing, playmaking, shooting the ball, scoring the ball. So, he got the whole package and you have to be able to guard every last thing he has, and not many players can do that,</strong>” </em>Smart added.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“We all know what he can do outside of 20 feet… 30-35, 40 feet. The dude is special in that regard.”</p>
<p> Marcus Smart on Steph Curry’s impact on the floor. <a href="https://t.co/FgHOIWpW1a">pic.twitter.com/FgHOIWpW1a</a></p>
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<p>Curry has changed the game forever. Like him or not, and even if you’re not a fan of new-school basketball, there’s just no way to take anything away from him. And if you don’t take our word for it, maybe you’ll listen to the <strong>best perimeter defender in the NBA.</strong></p>

NBA News: Marcus Smart opens up on having to stop Stephen Curry

NBA News: Marcus Smart opens up on having to stop Stephen Curry - Bolavip US

<p>The wait is over. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-awards-2022-predictions-for-mvp-dpoy-roy-and-more-20220415-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>2022 NBA awards</strong></a> have begun and we already know the <strong>Defensive Player of the Year</strong>: <strong>Marcus Smart</strong> of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-playoffs-2022-3-reasons-why-the-nets-cant-beat-the-celtics-20220415-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Boston Celtics</strong></a>has won the award with 257 votes to become the first guard to doso since <strong>Gary Payton</strong> in 1996.</p>
<p>Smart emerged victoriousahead of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/ringless-best-nba-players-that-have-never-won-a-ring-20210625-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Phoenix Suns</strong></a> small forward <strong>Mikal Bridges</strong> (202 votes) and <strong>Utah Jazz</strong> big man <strong>Rudy Gobert</strong> (136 votes), who were the otherfinalists over the likes of <strong>Miami Heat</strong>‘s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/miami-heat-bam-adebayo-issues-strong-warning-to-the-rest-of-the-nba-20220413-0044.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bam Adebayo</strong></a> or <strong>Golden State Warriors</strong>‘ <strong>Draymond Green</strong>.</p>
<p>Smart’s award is quite special, as not many guards have wonDefensive Player of The Year since its inception in 1982-1983. As a matter of fact, he is<strong>the second Celtics player</strong> to win DPOY (<strong>Kevin Garnett</strong>, 2007-08)and just <strong>the sixth guard in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-best-shooting-guards-of-all-time-20201230-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA history</a> to do so.</strong></p>
<h2>Which guards have won NBA Defensive Player of the Year?</h2>
<p>26 years later, a guard has been namedDefensive Player of the Year. Marcus Smart has been recognized for his <strong>71 starts in all his apperances</strong> in the 2021-22 NBA regular season, in which he finished <strong>seventh in steals per game (1.68) and sixth in total steals (119)</strong>.</p>
<p>Smart has joined the small club of guards to win DPOY, becoming the sixth to do so. Before him, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/25-memorable-sports-stars-who-retired-and-then-came-back-20220317-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Michael Jordan</strong></a> and Gary Payton were among the most notable ones to claim the prize. <strong>These are all the guards who have wonit:</strong></p>
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<li>Sidney Moncrief (Milwaukee Bucks, 1982-83)</li>
<li>Sidney Moncrief (Milwaukee Bucks, 1983-84)</li>
<li>Alvin Robertson (San Antonio Spurs, 1985-86)</li>
<li>Michael Cooper (Los Angeles Lakers, 1986-87)</li>
<li>Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls, 1987-88)</li>
<li>Gary Payton (Seattle SuperSonics, 1995-96)</li>
<li>Marcus Smart (Boston Celtics, 2021-22)</li>
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Marcus Smart wins 2021-22 DPOY: Michael Jordan, Gary Payton and all guards to win it

Marcus Smart wins 2021-22 DPOY: Michael Jordan, Gary Payton and all guards to win it - Bolavip US

<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/warriors-news-draymond-green-rips-the-media-over-fake-story-20220316-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> </strong>suffered a massive blow during their loss to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/warriors-player-reacts-to-marcus-smarts-play-that-led-to-steph-currys-injury-20220318-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Boston Celtics.</strong></a> <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/stephen-curry-breaks-the-silence-on-draymond-greens-return-20220315-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Curry</a> </strong>couldn’t even finish the game after<strong> Marcus Smart accidentally hit him while diving for a loose ball.</strong></p>
<p>Smart’s reputation as a volatile and physical player prompted some controversial takes on social media. Also, <strong>Steve Kerr</strong> called him out during the game, which only made some fans think Smart did it on purpose.</p>
<p>Even so, the replay is clear and shows that Smart was just trying to make a play. Albeit risky and not so common nowadays, it was just a basketball play, and<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/stephen-curry-gets-brutally-honest-on-russell-westbrooks-struggles-20220311-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Curry</a> thinks people shouldn’t even be having that conversation.</strong></p>
<h2>NBA News: Stephen Curry Defends Marcus Smart, Says He Didn’t Mean To Hurt Him</h2>
<p><em><strong>“He (Marcus Smart) didn’t try to hurt me,”</strong></em> Curry said, as quoted by ClutchPoints. <em>“There’s a certain way that he plays that I don’t think many other people would have made the play that he did, but I don’t think it was malicious or dirty or trying to hurt me.”</em></p>
<p><em><strong>“It’s kind of just a tough situation, like I said it’s just the way that he plays,” </strong></em>Curry added. <em>“There’s conversation just around should he, or shouldn’t he have, but it wasn’t like he looked at me and was like, I’m trying to hurt that dude.<strong> It’s basketball.”</strong></em></p>
<h2>Curry Is Optimistic About Coming Back In Time For The Playoffs</h2>
<p>For what it’s worth, Curry <strong>has confidence in his ability</strong> to come back right in time for the playoffs. For that, he’s just going to give it time and not try to rush things to avoid any sort of setbacks:</p>
<p><em><strong>“I’ve been toldyou want to not rush the beginning phase of the healing because that is where you get the most progress,”</strong></em> Curry said.<em>“When you put your shoe on and get back on the court, you aren’t dealing with any crazy soreness or anything. This is one, if you push it too soon, it can linger. We got enough time for that. <strong>I am an optimist though.”</strong></em></p>
<p>While the Dubs are stacked with talent on both sides of the ball, it’s clear that <strong>they’ll only go as far as Curry’s able to take them. </strong>Hopefully, we’ll see him back on the court and at full strength when it matters the most.</p>

NBA News: Steph Curry gets brutally honest on Marcus Smart and his injury

NBA News: Steph Curry gets brutally honest on Marcus Smart and his injury - Bolavip US

<p>A couple of nights ago, the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/celtics-jaylen-brown-gets-real-on-his-chemistry-with-jayson-tatum-20220110-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a> routed the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/warriors-news-draymond-green-rips-the-media-over-fake-story-20220316-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> </strong>on the road. Unfortunately, the Dubs lost much more than just one game, as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/stephen-curry-breaks-the-silence-on-draymond-greens-return-20220315-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Stephen Curry</strong></a> missed the second half with an injury.</p>
<p>Curry got hurt late in the first half of the game on a 50/50 ball. <strong>Marcus Smart</strong> dove to the floor to try and get control of the ball and unintentionally hit Curry. Now, he’ll be out indefinitely and hoping to be back in time for the playoffs.</p>
<p>Needless to say, the play drew contrasting takes on social media, with some Warriors fans blaming Smart and calling him dirty. However, Dubs’ <strong>Juan Toscano-Anderson doesn’t think he meant to hurt <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/stephen-curry-gets-brutally-honest-on-russell-westbrooks-struggles-20220311-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steph.</a></strong></p>
<h2>Warriors News: Juan Toscano-Anderson Says It Wasn’t A Dirty Play By Smart</h2>
<p><em><strong>“I don’t think it was a dirty play,” </strong></em>Toscano-Anderson told the media.<em> “Could’ve probably been a little more cautious. But when you play that hard and all you know is to do that. It’s kind of like me diving over the scoreboard for the ball. If I had time to think about it, I probably wouldn’t do it, but it’s just the natural instinct. We all know that’s Marcus Smart, though. </em>T<em><strong>hat’s how he plays. He plays gritty, 50/50 balls. Unfortunately, Steph Curry was a casualty of that but that’s part of the game, right?”</strong></em></p>
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<h2>Smart Says He Didn’t Try To Hurt Curry</h2>
<p>Smart also claimed that <strong>he never intended to hit Curry. </strong>He just wanted to make the hustle plays he’s used to doing night in and night out, and hopes his reputation doesn’t suffer because of this incident:</p>
<p><em><strong>“I didn’t see [Curry]. I saw the ball, I dove for the ball, trying to make a play,” </strong></em>the Celtics guard said. <em>“Unfortunately that occurred. I’m sure I’m going to get called dirty. But I know who I am… I play very hard and I leave everything on the court… My teammates, my colleagues, they know I’m not a dirty player.”</em></p>
<p>In reality, there’s a bit of an unwritten code among NBA players over these situations. But you can never blame a guy for trying to make a play, hustling, and putting his body on the line. It’s the worst and least fortunate part of the game, <strong>but it happens.</strong></p>
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Warriors player reacts to Marcus Smart's play that led to Steph Curry's injury

Warriors player reacts to Marcus Smart's play that led to Steph Curry's injury - Bolavip US

<p>It’s been less than a third of the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> season</strong> but we can already tell <strong>what teams will be on the mix </strong>for a playoff spot and which not. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Houston Rockets</strong></a> are likely to have the worst record in the league, while the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/golden-state-warriors-t101550" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Golden State Warriors</strong></a> could lead all the way.</p>
<p>As it usually happens, there’s a point in the season when struggling teams pretty much wave the white flag, give up, and start focusing on next year. That’s when their few good players <strong>become available for a trade.</strong></p>
<p>With that in mind, and with teams that were supposed to contend but have struggled to keep up with those expectations, let’s take a look at<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/russell-westbrook-t134888" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Russell Westbrook</a> and 5 stars that could be traded at some point in the season.</strong></p>
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<h2>NBA Trade Rumors: 5 Stars That Could Be Traded Soon</h2>
<h3>5. Kevin Love</h3>
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<p><strong>Season Stats:</strong> <em>10.3 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.8 APG, 37.6% FG</em></p>
<p>It’s been a while since <strong>Kevin Love </strong>played like an All-Star but he’s already proven that, when healthy, he can be a valuable asset on a championship contender. The <strong>Cleveland Cavaliers</strong> got off to an impressive start to the season but that’s unsustainable with <strong>Collin Sexton </strong>out for the year.</p>
<p>Love has been linked to multiple teams in the past but moving his big contract could be tricky. <strong>He’s expected to be bought out</strong> if the Cavs can’t find a trade suitor.</p>
<h3>4. Goran Dragic</h3>
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<p><strong>Season Stats:</strong> <em>8.0 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 1.8 APG, 38.2% FG</em></p>
<p><strong>Goran Dragic </strong>made it clear since day 1 that he had “bigger aspirations” than playing for a rebuilding <strong>Toronto Raptors</strong> team. Those comments didn’t sit well with their fanbase and he’s just not needed there.</p>
<p>The Raptors allowed him to be away from the team for <em><strong>“personal reasons”</strong></em> but we weren’t born yesterday. He doesn’t want to be there and multiple teams should be interested in his services.</p>
<h3>3. Marcus Smart</h3>
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<p><strong>Season Stats: </strong><em>11.2 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 5.7 APG, 39.0% FG</em></p>
<p><strong>Marcus Smart </strong>has been the odd man out on the <strong>Boston Celtics’ </strong>core for quite some time now. He’s been tangled up in trade talks for years now, and with his team struggling to keep up in the East, his time may have come.</p>
<p>Smart called out <strong>Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum </strong>and it seems like he’ll always want a bigger role than what the team is willing to give him. He’ll be sought-after for his top-notch defense.</p>
<h3>2. Buddy Hield</h3>
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<p><strong>Season Stats:</strong> <em>17.3 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 2.1 APG, 39.7% FG</em></p>
<p><strong>Buddy Hield </strong>was pretty close to joining the <strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong> before they traded for <strong>Russell Westbrook</strong>. He has stated not to be fully comfortable with the <strong>Sacramento Kings</strong> and has already outgrown them.</p>
<p>Hield is one of the best sharpshooters in the league right now and the Kings <strong>are drifting with no clear direction, as per usual</strong>. He’s one of the few players that they could and should trade.</p>
<h3>1. Russell Westbrook</h3>
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<p><strong>Season Stats: </strong><em>20.6 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 8.7 APG, 44.6% FG</em></p>
<p>This might seem like a long shot, mostly because of <strong>Russell Westbrook’s </strong>massive contract. Then again, no one can deny that he’s made the <strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong> worse, not better. And that might not change with time.</p>
<p>Westbrook is an incredible player but he’s just not a good fit next to<strong> LeBron James and Anthony Davis</strong>. The Lakers don’t need another star, they need more role players.</p>

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<p><strong>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a> have had a tough start to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> season.</strong> They’ve won just two out of seven games and have yet to win their first game at home. Also, they have <strong>a -5.8 point differential thus far.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Ime Udoka</strong> just took over as their coach and it’ll take some time before everybody’s on the same page. However, the Celtics’ biggest issue seems to be their mindset, as <strong>they can’t seem to compete for a full 48 minutes.</strong></p>
<p>Those woes were again at a full display last night. They were up 19 points late in the third quarter and had a 96.4% chance of beating the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/chicago-bulls-t101422" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Chicago Bulls</strong></a>. Somehow, someway,<strong> they lost by 14 points.</strong></p>
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<h2>NBA News: Marcus Smart Throws His Teammates Under The Bus As The Celtics Blow Huge Lead To The Bulls</h2>
<p>Celtics veteran <strong>Marcus Smart </strong>was clearly displeased after such an epic meltdown. But instead of keeping things in the locker room, he went out in public to call out <strong>Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum</strong> for not passing the ball:</p>
<p><em><strong>“Every team knows we’re trying to go to Jayson and Jaylen,”</strong></em> Smart told the media<strong>. </strong><em>“Every team is programmed and studied to stop Jayson and Jaylen. I think everybody’s scouting report is to make those guys pass the ball. Th</em><strong><em>ey don’t want to pass the ball. That’s something that they’re going to learn. They’re still learning.”</em></strong></p>
<p><em>“We’re proud of the progress they’re making, but they’re going to have to make another step and find ways to not only create for themselves but create for others on this team to open up the court for them later down in the game where they’re always going to have to take those tough shots or take tough matchups when they do get the 1-on-1 or they bring the trap. It’s something we’ve been asking them to do and they’re learning. We just gotta continue to help those guys do that… <strong>There’s only so much I can do when the ball isn’t in my hands and I’m standing in the corner,”</strong> </em>he concluded.</p>
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<p>This isn’t the first time that Smart has shared these kinds of comments and he should know better than to call out his teammates in public. The years go by <strong>but the Celtics’chemistry issues just don’t seem to go away.</strong></p>

Marcus Smart blasts Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown after epic meltdown

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<p>Most<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> teams </strong>don’t look for role players in the draft lottery. However, late-first-round picks, second-round picks, and even undrafted free agents often end up playing more minutes than those who were taken in the first couple of spots.</p>
<p>Every single team needs players that are willing to put the body on the line. Those<strong> scrappy guys</strong>would do whatever it takes to prove their worth and help their team win, regardless of the praise and recognition.</p>
<p>Those players often fly under the radar and don’t get the credit they deserve for their contributions. That’s why today, we’ll honor them by letting you know about the<strong> top 5 most underrated players in today’s NBA.</strong></p>
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<h2>The 5 Most Underrated Players In The NBA</h2>
<h2>5. Joe Ingles</h2>
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<p><strong>Joe Ingles</strong> isn’t the most athletic guy on earth but you shouldn’t let that fool you. Despite his lack of speed, he’s great at positioning himself on defense and can hold his own vs. stronger and faster players night in and night out.</p>
<p>Not only Ingles is a solid defender but he’s also one of the best passing forwards in the game. He can score from all three levels and has an <strong>elite basketball IQ.</strong> He can play on and off the ball and make an impact on every single category.</p>
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<h2>4. Kyle Kuzma</h2>
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<p><strong>Kyle Kuzma</strong> gets a lot of heat on social media because of his personality. He’s outspoken, shares some head-scratching takes, and often talks a big game. That rubs people the wrong way, especially if you play for the<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Los Angeles Lakers.</a></p>
<p>Then again, that shouldn’t keep fans from giving Kuzma his flowers. He’s made great strides to become a good defender and he’s proven capable of knocking down shots when his name is called upon. He’s not nearly half as good as he thinks he is,<strong> but he’s still pretty good.</strong></p>
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<h2>3. Fred VanVleet</h2>
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<p><strong>Fred VanVleet </strong>is an example of hard work and resiliency. He went undrafted and kept on grinding. Now, he’s an NBA Champion with a huge paycheck and is starting at shooting guard for the<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/toronto-raptors-t100208" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Toronto Raptors.</a></p>
<p>VanVleet doesn’t get the credit he deserves for his pesky and suffocating defense. He’s also a great shooter, whether if it’s pulling up or in catch-and-shoot. His playmaking also goes unnoticed more often than not, but he’s one of the <strong>most versatile combo guards in the NBA.</strong></p>
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<h2>2. Malcolm Brogdon</h2>
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<p>Talking about versatility, we must mention <strong>Malcolm Brogdon’s</strong> name. The former Rookie of the Year isn’t a flashy player or a guy that will wow you with his athleticism, but he’s a smart player who always makes the right decision and rarely makes a mistake.</p>
<p>Brogdon can play both guard spots, play on and off the ball, and is an outstanding defender. His length allows him to guard multiple spots and he continues to improve as a shooter as well. He’s <strong>one of the smartest players </strong>you’ll find out there.</p>
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<h2>1. Marcus Smart</h2>
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<p><strong>Marcus Smart</strong> has to be the most underrated player in the NBA. People judging for his scoring averages and being such a high draft pick, but he brings way more to the table than just points. He’s one of the best and most versatiledefenders we’ve seen in decades.</p>
<p>Despite his size, Smart can guard one through five with ease. He doesn’t mind taking a beating and will put his body on the line <strong>on every single possession. </strong>He’s scrappy, tough, and physical, and will get in your face to get the job done. Also, he’s improved as a three-point shooter and is a solid playmaker but his biggest traits have to be his leadership and relentlessness.</p>
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The most underrated players in the NBA

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<p><strong>Marcus Smart </strong>quickly became a<strong> fan favorite among <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a> supporters</strong> because of his never-ending hustle, grit, and determination to put his body on the line in every single possession.</p>
<p>Smart is a defensive specialist that can guard one through five and his playmaking has come handily for <strong>Brad Stevens</strong>‘ team either coming off the bench or subbing in for an injured starter for 6 years now.</p>
<p>However, it seems like not even one of the leaders<strong> of one of the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/The-25-NBA-teams-with-most-fans-20200423-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">most popular teams </a>in the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a></strong>is safe from racism, not even on his turf, as he recently admitted that he was a victim of racial slurs from a Celtics fan.</p>
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<h2>Marcus Smart Opens Up About Exchange With Racist Celtics Fan</h2>
<p><em>“I was pulling out of the arena parking lot when I saw a white woman with her five- or six-year-old son crossing against the light right as the cars were starting to come at them. I had my windows down and realized something bad was about to happen, so I yelled to her, politely, that she needed to hurry and get out of the street so the two of them wouldn’t get hurt. The woman was wearing an Isaiah Thomas number 4 Celtics jersey and there were all these other Celtics fans around who were at the game. <strong>I figured she’d be cool. Nope</strong>,”</em> Smart wrote on <strong>The Players Tribune.</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">From being followed by sales associates in stores as a kid to being called a slur right outside of TD Garden, <a href="https://twitter.com/smart_MS3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@smart_MS3</a> has experienced discrimination and prejudice more times than he can count.</p>
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<p><em>“She swung her head around and it was…<strong> ‘F*ckyou, you f*cking n-word!’</strong> For a second it was like I couldn’t breathe. Did she really say that? And in an instant, just like that, I was made to feel less than human. I wasn’t a person to this woman. I was a form of entertainment. Nothing more,”</em> Smart added.</p>
<p><em>“And, believe me, it took every ounce of restraint in my body not to curse her out. A few seconds later, I drove off. I just wanted it to be over. <strong>But I think about that night, that moment, a lot.</strong> And more than anything else, I think about… That little boy,” </em>Smart concluded.</p>
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<p>That’s one of the things that most NBA players wanted to speak up during their time in the bubble in Orlando, and one of the reasons <strong>why they felt like they had to take a stand against social injustice and racism.</strong></p>
<p>Whether you agree withthem or not or even if you feel that it’s not the player’s role or place to talk politics, there’s just no place in sports – or society – for these kinds of words and behavior, and <strong>no one should ever have to go through this or condone this.</strong></p>

Marcus Smart reveals a Celtics fan cursed him out with racial slurs

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<p>The <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a></strong> were against the ropes a couple of days ago, as they <strong>fell to a 0-2 hole </strong>in the Eastern Conference Finals of the <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> </strong>playoffs against the<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/miami-heat-t100209" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami Heat,</a></strong> one of the strongest defensive teams this year.</p>
<p>The Celtics blew a major lead in the second half of the game. They just couldn’t execute down the stretch and made a lot of unforced mistakes, clearly struggling to get anything going <strong>against Miami’s zone defense.</strong></p>
<p>So, things got a little heated right after the matchup, with <strong>Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown </strong>reportedly going at it, yelling, and even throwing things in frustration for such a tough and avoidable loss.</p>
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<h2>Marcus Smart Says The Celtics Are A Family</h2>
<p>That’s why All-Defense guard Marcus Smart reached out to <strong>Sam Amick of The Athletic </strong>to clear the air on what truly happened, admitting that he was -indeed- involved in the altercation but that the team is a family and all families fight eventually:</p>
<p><em>“Yeah, you know we just got together and made sure that we were on the same page. We told each other that we love each other.<strong> It was me, Jaylen, Jayson [Tatum], Kemba [Walker], and Brad Stevens</strong>,”</em> Smart said. <em>“You know, we just got together and made sure that what happened in the locker room was really in the locker room. It’s unfortunate that it got out, but it happened. <strong>Like I said, we’re a family. Families fight. I don’t expect anything less</strong>,”</em> The guard continued.</p>
<h2>Marcus Smart Says He Doesn’t Want His Teammates Holding Things In</h2>
<p>The Celtics’ pesky defensive specialist went on to say that he’d much rather his teammates saying what they felt because holding things in was only going to come back and hurt them eventually:</p>
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<p><em>“I expect that if a guy feels some way, then say it<strong>. I’d rather you say it than hold it in and let it come out too late.</strong> Like I said, it was electrifying for us to have it. It was something that probably we should have had a long time ago, but because we kind of just skated through we didn’t have to,</em>” Smart added. <em>“And we knew eventually it was going to come up to bite us with the way we’d been playing, so it was something that needed to happen. Like I said, I love this group of guys. We all love each other. We all know that when any of us get emotional, t<strong>here’s no malice and no bad intentions behind it.</strong> I think that’s kind of where and how we were all able to have the higher (outcome) because we all knew that it was coming from a great place,”</em> Smart concluded.</p>
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<p>Sometimes, those kinds of incidents just hold a team closer together. In fact, the Celtics were able to regroup, go back to what made them great and cut the Heat’s lead to 2-1. Now, they’ll look to even the series out <strong>and make the NBA Finals for the first time in a decade.</strong></p>
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