Marcus Smart is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Childhood and Early Years
Marcus Smart was born Marcus Osmond Smart on March 6, 1994, in Lancaster, Texas. Billy Frank and Camellia Smart were his parents when he was born. He is American and belongs to the Afro-American minority community in terms of nationality. He is also 28 years old and born under the sign of Pisces. Michael Smart, Jeff Westbrook, and Todd Westbrook were his siblings when he was growing up.
Education
Marcus Smart went to Texas’ Edward S. Marcus High School, where he was a member of the basketball team. He averaged 15.1 points and 9.2 rebounds during his high school career. He was also an ESPN first-team American and a McDonald’s All-American. Marcus Smart attended Oklahoma State University and played basketball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys after graduating from high school.
Professional Life and Career
The Boston Celtics drafted Marcus Smart as the 6th overall selection in the 2014 NBA Draft. Along with Isaiah Thomas, James Young, Tyler Zeller, and Evan Turner, he joined the Celtics for the 2014 NBA Summer League. On July 10, he signed a contract with the team.
Furthermore, on November 15, 2015, he set a career-high with 26 points in a 100–85 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The following year, on January 15th, Smart posted his first career triple-double with 10 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds in a win over the Phoenix Suns, becoming the first Celtics rooster to do so since Art Williams did so in 1971.
In a loss to the Orlando Magic on January 31, 2018, Smart set a new career high with 26 points. Furthermore, the Celtics made a qualifying bid to make Smart a restricted free agent on June 29, 2018. On July 19, the same year, Smart signed a four-year, $52 million contract extension with the Celtics.
Awards and Highlights
NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2015
Second-team All-American by consensus in 2013.
2014: NABC All-American third team
Player of the Year in the Big 12 in 2013
2*All-Big 12 first-team selection (2013, 2014)
USBWA National Freshman of the Year in 2013
Freshman of the Year in the Big 12 in 2013
McDonald’s All-American in 2012
Mr. Basketball, Texas, 2012
Personal Experiences
Marcus hasn’t said much about his romantic past. He could be in a relationship or he could be single. He hasn’t confirmed anyone as his girlfriend as of yet. Marcus has kept his personal life out of the spotlight. Similarly, he has not been interested in any speculation or scandals.
Body Dimensions
Marcus stands 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 100 kilograms. He has a muscular physique. He also has dreadlocked black hair and dark brown skin. His other body measurements are currently unavailable.
Net Worth and Social Media
He is well-known on social media. His Twitter handle is @smart MS3, and he has over 249K followers. Marcus’ Instagram username is “@youngamechanger,” and he has over 525K followers. He can also be found on Facebook, where he has over 167K followers.
Marcus makes money by playing NBA basketball. Salary, bonuses, benefits, and contract extensions are his primary sources of revenue. In addition, he has an Adidas sponsorship contract. He has a net worth of more than $10 million as of January 2023. For the 2018-19 season, his average salary is $11,160,716. However, as of 2019, his net worth is projected to be around $5 million. However, as of 2020, there are no details on his net worth or salary.
Quick Facts
Full Name: | Marcus Smart |
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Born Date: | 06 Mar 1994 |
Age: | 28 years |
Horoscope: | Pisces |
Lucky Number: | 5 |
Lucky Stone: | Aquamarine |
Lucky Color: | Sea Green |
Best Match for Marriage: | Cancer, Scorpio |
Gender: | Male |
Profession: | Basketball Player |
Country: | USA |
Height: | 6 feet 3 inches (1.91m) |
Marital Status: | single |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Birth Place | Lancaster, Texas |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Afro-American |
Education | Oklahoma State University |
Father | Billy Frank |
Mother | Camellia Smart |
Siblings | three (Michael Smart, Jeff Westbrook, and Todd Westbrook) |
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Wiki | Marcus Smart Wiki |