We’re just over a week relieved from the Boston Celtics’ Game 5 win to finally secure Banner 18. It was a goal that the organization had been chasing for 16 long years, nine of which featured Marcus Smart — the longtime fan favorite and All-Defensive guard.
Smart, who was traded last June in the deal that brought Kristaps Porzingis to the Celtics, spoke publicly for the first time since seeing his former team achieve their ultimate goal, when he appeared on Theo Pinson’s “Run Your Race” podcast.
His message was riddled with pride as he congratulated his former teammates on finishing the job.