SAN FRANCISCO — If the Boston Celtics are to execute what would be a moderate upset of the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals, chances are the two-time league MVP Stephen Curry would need to be slowed down.
The individual responsible for that burdensome task: the 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year, Marcus Smart.
Smart granted Yahoo Sports a phone interview upon the Celtics landing in the Bay Area ahead of Game 1 on Thursday. The guard discussed his matchup with Curry, how he expects to be greeted for his role in inadvertently injuring the Warriors star, why he won’t alter his style of play and why other players with a similar style go unnoticed, and how the Celtics are preparing for this series.