Marcus Smart and Patrick Beverley are often compared in the NBA world because of their similar defensive skills, intensity, and intangibles.
However, the two don’t see the comparison.
Beverley was asked by reporters Wednesday following the Clippers’ win over the Celtics about going up against a player like Smart, who matches his intensity. Beverley responded, “That’s funny.”
Reporter – “What’s it like being out there with Marcus Smart, a guy trying to out-intense you?”
Patrick Beverley – “…”
Reporter – “You don’t usually have another guy out there that matches your intensity.