After six seasons proudly wearing green, Marcus Smart has become a cult figure within the Celtics. The Massachusetts organization selected him in the 2014 draft with the sixth pick, and since then his character and attitude have made him an authoritative voice within the locker room. For both the good and the bad. Their commitment remains intact and is an immovable pillar on which Danny Ainge will have to build. So your opinion on everything that surrounds the Boston people matters a lot.
In recent days, the 26-year-old has been getting ready for next season and in this training camp has coincided with the new faces that have been incorporated this off-season. Among them were the two players the Celtics have chosen in the first round of the draft. With the pick 14 and 26 selected Aaron Nesmith and Payton Pritchard. Two players who already convince Tatum and, above all, Smart: “I really like these guys, they work hard.”
The first of them, from Vanderblit University, is a 21-year-old 1.98 meter forward who has stood out in his time in the NCAA for his outside shooting. His scoring ability and defensive effort have surprised Jayson Tatum. “Aaron really is a player who can shoot. And also, he has a great talent for athleticism and strength, ”said the Missouri forward.
On the other hand, Payton Pritchard has also liked the most important players of the roster. Again Smart stood out in his great role in training: “I had the feeling that he would be a guy who would catch my attention. I really wanted to see what he does and he still hasn’t disappointed me. ” Brad Stevens has been another who has been surprised by the 22-year-old point guard: “He’s tough, he knows how to play, he’s physical, he has a good shot. I think he has a lot of courage and courage. That’s why we chose him in the first round, he’s a good player ”.
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