The Boston Celtics shocked the NBA world this past week when they traded long-time point guard Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team deal that landed them Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards, pivoting from a previous deal that included Malcolm Brogdon.
Many expected Smart to be a Celtic for his entire career, but Brad Stevens proved that he’s willing to put winning a championship above all else, no matter how hard the decisions are.
But before the Smart trade went through, Boston had another deal on the table.