The sky is the limit for Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart. A tenacious rookie out of Oklahoma State, Smart was selected by the Celtics with the No. 6 overall pick in the draft for one obvious reason: Boston feels he could be a cornerstone for the future of the franchise.
The question is, should the C's start Smart (try saying that five times fast) alongside Rajon Rondo right out of the gate, or should they exercise patience and allow him to grow off the bench?
Taking into consideration the fact that the Celtics re-signed Avery Bradley to a four-year, $32 million deal this summer, per Baxter Holmes of The Boston Globe, you would think the plan is to bring Smart off the pine due to the amount of money Bradley will be making. However, take a second look at that contract. It's for four years. Does anyone seriously believe that Boston aims to keep Smart in a reserve role for four seasons?
That's what makes this decision a bit debatable and why it is prudent that we weigh the pros and cons of the C's immediately throwing Smart into the fray as a starter.
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Pros and Cons of Boston Celtics Starting Marcus Smart Right Away
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