Marcus Smart plans to extend his leadership role off the court in Memphis this season.
Smart, 29, said he wants to earn Morant’s trust and be a resource for him as the troubled star gets his career back on track.
Morant, 23, has faced punishment from the NBA for “conduct detrimental to the league” after he flashed a gun on social media twice in a three-month period. Kristaps Porzingis poses with head coach Joe Mazzulla and president of basketball operations Brad Stevens at his introductory press conference.Marcus Smart guards Heat forward Jimmy Butler during Game 1 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals.“I’ve done it over in Boston with those guys and those are my brothers, so I want to have that same relationship with Ja. Like I said, he’s a great player and we’re gonna need him to do what we wanna do.
The 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year fits in perfectly with Memphis’ “Grit n’ Grind” mentality and will look to bring his play-making ability over to the budding team.
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