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Boston Celtics Guard Marcus Smart Tests Positive for COVID-19

Celtics guard Marcus Smart has tested positive for the coronavirus, Smart announced Thursday.

Smart said in a video posted to social media that he was tested five days ago and learned of his results Thursday evening. He is asymptomatic and has been in isolation for "several days," according to the Celtics' statement on the situation.

"I'm okay. I feel fine," Smart said. "I don't feel any of the symptoms, but I can't stress enough practicing social distancing and really keeping yourself away from a large group of people.

"Taking steps to maintain the health and safety of everyone in our organization and across the NBA remains our top priority," the team added in their statement.