Career Timeline of Marcus Smart: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Marcus Smart built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Marcus Smart is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Washington Wizards in the NBA. Known for his tenacious defense, versatility, and playmaking abilities, he played college basketball at Oklahoma State University before being drafted into the NBA. Smart is recognized as a defensive leader and a valuable contributor on both ends of the court.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Last NBA Finals Appearance

2010 marked the Celtics' previous NBA Finals appearance, before Smart advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in his career in 2022.

April 17, 2013: Announcement to Return to OSU

On April 17, 2013, Marcus Smart announced that he would return to Oklahoma State University (OSU) for his sophomore season, forgoing the NBA draft.

April 7, 2014: Declared for the NBA Draft

On April 7, 2014, Marcus Smart declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final two years of college eligibility.

June 26, 2014: Drafted by the Boston Celtics

On June 26, 2014, Marcus Smart was selected with the sixth overall pick in the NBA draft by the Boston Celtics.

2014: Drafted by the Boston Celtics

In 2014, Marcus Smart was drafted with the sixth overall pick in the NBA draft by the Boston Celtics.

January 15, 2016: First Career Triple-Double

On January 15, 2016, Marcus Smart recorded his first career triple-double with 10 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds against the Phoenix Suns.

June 29, 2018: Qualifying Offer from Celtics

On June 29, 2018, the Boston Celtics tendered a qualifying offer to Marcus Smart, making him a restricted free agent.

2018: Became a Regular Starter

In 2018, Marcus Smart began starting games regularly for the Boston Celtics.

August 16, 2021: Re-Signed by Celtics

On August 16, 2021, Marcus Smart re-signed with the Boston Celtics to a four-year contract extension.

2021: Named Celtics' Starting Point Guard

In 2021, Marcus Smart was named the starting point guard for the Boston Celtics.

February 2022: Longest-Tenured Member of Celtics

As of February 2022, Marcus Smart was the longest-tenured member of the Boston Celtics' team.

2022: NBA Finals and Defensive Player of the Year

In 2022, Marcus Smart helped the Celtics reach the NBA Finals and was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, becoming only the sixth guard in NBA history to win the award.