There’s just something about wildlife and Marcus Smart that helps form a natural comparison. Smart, who has earned “The Cobra” nickname for his aggressive, all-out hustle on the floor and ability to strike quickly, especially on the defensive end, took his turn to compare the Celtics to another predator for the upcoming 2019-20 season.
Following Team USA’s 84-68 win over Canada in its final exhibition game Monday morning before the FIBA World Cup, Smart joined Sirius XM NBA radio to unveil in a unique way why the Celtics being an underdog this season puts the team in a more favorable position than some might think.