Marcus Smart said he’s “ecstatic” about his new contract.
“This is a blessing,” Smart said during a conference call Friday. “Never in a million years [did I think] I’d be able to play for the Boston Celtics. Growing up watching them, it’s a historic franchise that they have, and to be a part of an organization that has that winning culture is something you will never forget and always remember.”
The Celtics announced Thursday they had re-signed Smart, but terms of the deal were not disclosed. According to Yahoo’s Shams Charania, the contract is for four years and $52 million — right in the ballpark of Smart’s reported asking price.