Live broadcast, December 8th today, Celtics player Derek White talked about teammate smart in The Old Man & The Three program.
White said: “His strength allows him to defend from 1 to 5, and he can defend the ball holder. He is a clever defender in the league. He can make fouls. He is always in the right position. Others think that the floor balls cannot be successfully captured, but he can always fight for the floor balls. I have seen this situation too many times. Obviously, the opponent will get the right to this ball, but smart can get this kind of ball.”
So far this season, Smart has averaged 11.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 7.6 assists, 1.2 steals.