Marcus Smart had a little extra motivation to play well during Wednesday night’s Celtics-Bulls game in Chicago.
Former President Barack Obama took in the game from the stands, and while he might not have liked what he saw from his Bulls in their 117-94 loss to the Celtics, his presence in the building was felt by the visiting team.
“The former president of the United States, I think that’s one of the biggest celebrities you could play in front of,” Smart said when asked about playing in front of Obama.
Smart was solid but not spectacular during his team’s win, posting 9 points, 6 assists, and 2 rebounds in 25:45 of play.