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 Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Known for his tenacious defense, particularly as a point-of-attack defender, Smart is considered one of the best in the league in that role. He honed his skills playing college basketball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 17, 2013: Returned to OSU for Sophomore Season

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

April 7, 2014: Declared for NBA Draft

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

June 26, 2014: Drafted by the Boston Celtics

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

2014: Drafted by the Boston Celtics

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

June 29, 2018: Qualifying Offer

On June 29, 2018, the Celtics tendered a qualifying offer to make Smart a restricted free agent.

2018: Started Games Regularly for Celtics

In 2018, Marcus Smart started playing games regularly for the Boston Celtics.

August 16, 2021: Re-signed with Celtics

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

2021: Starting Point Guard

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

2021: Named Celtics' Starting Point Guard

In 2021, Marcus Smart was named the starting point guard for the Boston Celtics. He is capable of guarding all five positions due to his height and wingspan, which enables him to play a switching defense with historic efficiency.