Marcus Smart wishes he wasn’t ‘blindsided’ by trade, but is proud of Celtics
"It was a great trade, business-wise."
A year and a half later, Marcus Smart still views the trade that sent him from the Celtics to the Grizzlies through the same lens.
“It was a great trade, business-wise,” Smart told reporters ahead of Saturday’s Grizzlies-Celtics game. “Just wish, you know, would have went about it a little bit differently, just letting me know. That way I wasn’t just blindsided, and I could have prepared for it and got my family ready.”
The Celtics were able to acquire Kristaps Porzingis as part of the pivotal three-team deal, which helped vault them over the top to capture their first championship since 2008.
Smart reiterated that he “would have made the move” himself, and he thinks “anybody probably would have.” He said he tips his cap to the Celtics organization.
“I’m very happy for them,” Smart said. “I’m proud that they were able to go and win it.”
Smart said he’s put the work in with the Celtics, and he knows what they sacrificed to get to this point.
“I’m proud to see those guys finally get what they deserve,” Smart said.
Smart didn’t play when the Grizzlies came to Boston last year. He’s expected to do so Saturday night, for the first time as a visitor at TD Garden.
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