There is a deep and sincere sadness in me learning of the death of Camellia Smart. My mom died of cancer at the age of 46, and everything I am, I owe to her fine upbringing. Camellia obviously had a very positive impact on the Marcus Smart that we know and adore. Every team would be damn lucky to have one.

I love the guy, and I always look forward to writing about him. There is not one player in the League quite like Marcus.