Marcus Smart, born on March 6, 1994, in Flower Mound, Texas, is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Washington Wizards in the NBA. Standing 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 220 pounds, he primarily plays as a point guard or shooting guard. Smart began his college basketball career at Oklahoma State University before being selected by the Boston Celtics with the sixth overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.
During his tenure with the Celtics, Smart earned recognition for his defensive prowess, culminating in the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award for the 2021-2022 season. He was also named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team three times and received the NBA Hustle Award three times in 2019, 2022, and 2023. In February 2025, Smart was traded to the Washington Wizards.
On March 12, 2025, Smart led the Wizards in scoring with 16 points in a game against the Detroit Pistons, though the team fell 123-103. Cade Cunningham of the Pistons delivered a standout performance, contributing 27 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds.
Smart’s journey from a promising college athlete to an NBA Defensive Player of the Year and his recent transition to the Wizards highlight his resilience and dedication to the sport.