Best of Marcus Smart defense & hustle in 2021-22 NBA RS | Defensive Player of the Year highlights 

He's been a top 3 guard defender in the league for 7+ years. He's carried teams with liabilities like IT, Kyrie, and Kemba to great defensive seasons. There probably hasn't been a game in his career where someone else on the court had more hustle than him. He deserves this man, he really does.

“I had this mindset where every day I go out here, I have to play like it’s my last because they could possibly be my last, and my oldest brother didn’t have a chance to live out his dream.” -Marcus Smart

This man sacrifices his body every game, well deserved

Well over due Marcus is so under rated most of the time. Its great to see him get the recognition he's earned

Smart was just so good in the defensive end causing havoc well deserved DPOY

Finally Marcus Smart get 1st DPOY in he's career 🔥🔥🔥

The fact that he not only knocks balls loose and dives on the floor without hesitation constantly but he's done this stuff so many times that he almost always immediately passes the ball to a teammate while still on the ground while everyone else is in disarray! The dude truly is on a whole nother level then anyone else when it comes to giving it all he has every game! There isn't anyone else in the league today that does what Smart has done for the last 8 years! No one ever in the NBA has sacrificed their body diving on the floor, taking charges, guarding guys 8 inches taller and doing everything possible to win as much as Smart has! He plays every game like its his last and leaves everything he has on the court every game for his brother and his mother! There is very few basketball players I've watch in my life that are as competitive and has as much passion for the sport as Marcus Smart! I'm glad that he's finally gotten the recognition that's he deserves for all work that he does! No one deserves that award more then he does! Anyone who thinks otherwise has never played a sport in their lives or us just a straight up hater!

He is all over in the game.. So inspirational what he is doing, diving for the ball, give his body to get offensive. He deserve the award.

People talk about guys like Mikal and Jrue as being the best perimeter defenders in the league. But for me, it's always been Marcus. He has that extra level those guys just don't have. He doesn't just shut guys down, he makes game winning plays on defense. The intensity and determination he brings on that side is unrivaled in the league. The only other guys I've ever seen play with that edge are KG and Rodman. We're extremely lucky to have him in Boston and I'm so glad we never traded him when people were calling to blow this team up. This is a well deserved award.

Been watching Smart work his ass off on both sides of the court every single night for years and years, so glad he finally got this recognition. Every night he’s the hardest worker on the floor

Marcus Smart -Defensive Player of the Year Tomasz- Best Celtics Channel for Years Keep it up☘️☘️🍻

He's a family favorite. The longest tenured Celtic and the Leader. It's really good to see.

our MVP tommy does it again. thanks man. Marcus Smaaht DPOY

And so many of these plays are in the 4th quarter. He wins us so many games.

So proud. I always believed in this guy and he quickly became one of my three favorite players ever, but never thought he would be able to win this award, given how its voted. Really feel proud of him.

So happy for him. I was in 8th grade when he got drafted, watched pretty much every game since

Him yelling for JB to “get his ish together” at 1:00 is why we love and literally need this man to be in Boston! I’m a STL Cardinals fan too and I view Smart’s influence on the C’s pretty much exactly like I view Yadi’s for the Cards…the importance of having someone like that on your team is huge imo!!

So happy for Marcus, I’m a Celtics fan and I’ve been watching him for eight years he played his heart out every single night and he’s gotten better every year, congratulations well deserved!

His effort and strength are his best qualities

I wonder how long an all blocks and steals video be. He probably had like 140 this year

His court awareness is just completely insane when look at how quickly he reacts. My favorite player on my favorite team!

I trust Marcus Smart to guard 99% of players in the NBA

And these were the ones that show up in the stats / highlights..the plays he "locked up" aren't even here yet. Appreciate the effort man. Thank you!

He steals is better then Gary Payton. He predicts enemy's movement so well and just snatch it like a piece of cake. Besides the mentality to do whatever it takes to get the ball for the team. 💪

Hey tomasz you the real mvp real talk though thanks for your effort 👍

Appreciate all of the Celtics Vids you upload. Keep it up, sir!

Dude a couple of those plays Marcus literally dove on the hard wood floor like an outfielder diving for a catch....well deserved Marcus 💯🍀

That first play was insane he locked down all 3 people who touched the ball

He is such a extraordinary defensive player to be able to guard 1-5 at 6’4 is insane

One thing about Smart is that not only is he a amazing defender but he’s always the first one on the floor

This is still surreal to me . I dreamed about this day for years 😭 I'm just so proud of his hard work and dedication , his journey towards where he stands as of today is just unbelievable . Would you mind making a part 2 of it , if you have time of course because i enjoy your videos so much

Smart probably has more assists sitting on his butt than any other player in history 😂. He’s always on the floor getting the ball and then making a great pass to start the fast break while still on the ground

Nice. Next year would be timelord's turn.

Marcus, your success is earned

I want this video to explode, get marcus more widespread appreciation

WELL DESERVED Congrats Marcus!!!

Marcus "Gimme That Shit" Smart

My younger days I played over 20 years of Streetball and I just love Marcus Smart , Minds me of myself playing defense really really

Marcus really deserved it this year. I am happy for him finally getting his respect!

Wow thanks for this!! Incredible to watch this level of hustle and tenacity one after the other. This is the stuff that makes teams hate playing the Cs. Marcus is the ghost mvp.

Not to burst anyone's bubble but this award is only his FIRST!! I GUARANTEE he wins another!!!!!!!!!🍀🍀🍀🔐

I have been expecting your video since I heard Smart taking the award:)

DPOY!!!!

well deserved!!! and i wished you had posted clips of marcus clamping up the bigs in the post

Smart’s combo of strength and how magnetically attracted his hands seem to be to the ball is why he makes so many more ridiculous plays on the ball without fouling than just about anyone else…lol and I couldn’t be more proud and happy for our boy for never letting up and finally taking that thing home! #DPOY🏆😤🍀

So happy for Marcus!!

I never realized how common the phrase 'First to the Floor' was in Celtics games til Marcus was gone.

Thanks Tomasz!

You can often expect him to be the first one to the floor. He's the soul of the team no doubt.

well deserved dpoy 🔥❤‍🔥

It's such a pleasure to watch these guys play! Marcus is my favourite to watch.

LETS GO MARCUS, glad to see him get recognition

Dope video🔥🔥

Thanks Thomas for making a very satisfying videos

Thanks for your videos Tomasz! A Celtics fan from France 🍀🇫🇷

This the comp that I needed.

Glad to see these charges being taken/called but a few of them seem like jumping in front of someone already up in the air. Also love the diving to floor hustle.

Love u Tomasz

Awesommeeee video really shows how much he deserved this award

Bro Marcus smart deserves this I love his defense

Boston!!!☘️

I’m gonna miss him😢

This man is 1 of 1

better than the official highlight reel

It's your Boy, The DPOY!

Can we get a video compilation of MS guarding all 5 positions!! Him v Giannis Embiid Gobery

Great Smart!

Marcus is FOREVER Celtic ❤❤❤❤

Marcus will be TRULY missed. ❤❤❤❤

My freinds said it wouldn't happen😂😂😂 Les Go Marcus Smart a.k.a. D.P.Y.

I love marcus smart

most of the highlight is him drawing charges wow so good at it

Smart reminds me of a young and tenacious Manu Ginobili. Always ready to sacrifice his boby.

Thats My DPOY!!!

2:10 thats a block lmao. defender was already elevating

Tommy Heinsohn would be so proud 💚

Good recognition by the league. But he's been the same player for years!

Difference between marcus smart and anthony davis: AD on the floor is a bad sign while smart on the floor is a good sign.

Payton II is lightyears ahead

YESSIR

He wants it more!

First play he shut down the entire left side of the court.

Gotta be the most troll DPOY pick in decades. The guy can guard opposing teams smallest, lightest players.

The league finally couldn't ignore it...

DPOYYYYYYY

Imagine Marcus smart as a db in fball

Smart really jus want that chip this year.

Do a “best (Mike/Skal) calls of the season”

Isnt this the first guard since Gary Payton too win the award?

I feel like if Marcus Smart didn't play basketball he wouldve been a Pro.Bowl Safety or Pro Bowl Corner Back lol

I completely respect Marcus smart being D.P.O.Y but the team as whole is a beast in defense. Facts don't 🤥

I bought my Marcus Smart Jersey💪

腦衝的個性 難怪會騎到IT身上XD

a 🏆 and JT MVP🥇next year🧃and ⏳🧙🏾‍♂️💫 life would be great ATP!!!!!

Last time a Celtic won DPOY we won the chip. Is history repeating itself? 🤔

It's amazing how little you need to do to be a good defensive player these days!

90% of these are off the ball hustle plays. I’d take Jrue Holiday and his lock down defense all day

Hustle on hof

yeessssssss!

DPOY