The NBA world was shocked this summer when the Boston Celtics traded Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies. This is not to say that the decision was a bad one. This was not the case.
As a result of the deal, the Celtics received Kristaps Porzingis and some draft capital. The decision was a good one from a basketball perspective.
Smart, on the other hand, has been the heart and soul of the Celtics for a very long time now. It will be surreal to see him in a Memphis Grizzlies jersey for the first time.
The Celtics are in a bit of a predicament in terms of combo guards, and this only emphasizes the severity of the team’s central dilemma.
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The idea of keeping Smart, Malcolm Brogdon, and Derrick White was always untenable. There are a lot of combo guards in that group. That being said, there is still a need for a point guard in Boston.
Could they look to get a trade done for Cole Anthony of the Orlando Magic?