History of Marcus Smart in Timeline

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

March 6, 1994: Marcus Smart Born

On March 6, 1994, Marcus Osmond Smart was born. He is currently a professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA.

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2012: FIBA Americas U18 Championships

In 2012, Marcus Smart set a new Team USA U18 record for steals, grabbing 18 during the FIBA Americas U18 Championships in Brazil.

2012: Ranked as Top Prospect

In 2012, Marcus Smart was listed as the No. 1 shooting guard and the No. 10 player in the nation by ESPN.com.

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.

November 19, 2013: Tied OSU Single Game Scoring Record

On November 19, 2013, Marcus Smart tied an Oklahoma State University (OSU) single game scoring record with 39 points against Memphis.

February 8, 2014: Altercation with Fan

On February 8, 2014, during a game at Texas Tech, Marcus Smart shoved a fan after a verbal altercation and received a technical foul, leading to a three-game suspension.

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.

2014: First Player to Record 20/10/5/5 in NCAA Tournament Game

In the first game of the 2014 NCAA tournament, Marcus Smart became the first player in tournament history to record at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals in a game.

March 18, 2015: Season High

On March 18, 2015, Marcus Smart scored a season-high 25 points in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

July 16, 2015: Dislocated fingers at Summer League

On July 16, 2015, Marcus Smart dislocated two fingers on his right hand while playing for the Celtics at the Las Vegas Summer League.

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 in a victory over the Phoenix Suns.

November 9, 2016: Season High 20 Points

On November 9, 2016, Marcus Smart scored a then season-high 20 points in a loss to the Washington Wizards.

January 7, 2017: Season High 22 Points

On January 7, 2017, Marcus Smart scored a season-high 22 points in a victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

November 27, 2017: Season High in Points

On November 27, 2017, Marcus Smart scored a season-high 23 points in a loss to the Detroit Pistons.

March 16, 2018: Ruled Out for Remainder of Regular Season

On March 16, 2018, Marcus Smart was ruled out for the rest of the regular season due to a torn ligament in his right thumb.

June 29, 2018: Qualifying Offer

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

September 16, 2018: Death of Camellia Smart

On September 16, 2018, Camellia Smart, Marcus Smart's mother, died of myelodysplastic syndrome.

2018: Started Games Regularly for Celtics

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

2019: NBA Hustle Award

In 2019, Marcus Smart won the NBA Hustle Award.

January 18, 2020: Career High

On January 18, 2020, Marcus Smart scored a career-high 37 points in a loss to the Phoenix Suns.

April 28, 2021: Suspended One Game

On April 28, 2021, Marcus Smart was suspended for one game without pay for directing threatening language towards a game official.

August 16, 2021: Re-signed with Celtics

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

October 14, 2021: Suspended Preseason Game

On October 14, 2021, Marcus Smart was suspended for the team's final preseason game for missing a team flight to Florida.

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.