Celtics Make The Smart Move 

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="417">6:57</a> Jayson Tatum’s 1920 NBA stats go crazy. Dude was cookin those boys before the league was even invented 😤😳

Interesting observations on Smart’s passing woes. I’ve never seen such a streaky passer before. A lot of Celtics fans fail to realize how much this impacted the teams overall identity and continuity on offense. On any given night his passing/playmaking could be anywhere between Trae Young and Pat Beverly

If brad don’t have d white he doesn’t move smart it’s as simple as that d white gives u what smart does but better .... better shot selection more unselfish and keeps a cool head always for anybody questioning he’s defense he just made a all nba defensive team he led the league in blocked shots for small guards u can argue he was there best 3rd player last season

White and Brogdon are already enough to fill in the point guard role. This was a good move if Brogdon stays healthy.

In 1920, Tatum playing PF before Joe Fulks was in the league had me rollin. 😂😂

Finally someone seeing how game works! Coach you give voice of reason during the times of loud and empty shouting!

"YEAH Trading for Porzingis was a good choice, KP is pretty good... but the real benefit to the Celtics is getting rid of that loser!" - Coach in a whole video

Love the analysis coach! Especially the subtle details like zooming in on his eye position on that lob .

The emotional attachment that fans had with Smart is the only thing that is making the trade hard to digest, because everybody knows that Porzingis fits much better. His frailty and the sustainability of the productivity that he had last season are still concerns though. Also, I understand that the DW, Brogdon, JB, JT and KP lineup would be very potent on offense, but I’d rather see a balanced approach with Robert Williams instead of Brogdon. Although the offensive output would be lower, the defense should be dominant and generate more transition opportunities, while the offense should still be top 10 in its own right. Hopefully everybody stays healthy and it still remains to be seen who they’ll keep between Brogdon and Grant Williams.

I think an observation missed is Atlanta and Philly torched horford on the pick n roll, while Williams couldn’t space the floor on offense. Now with Porzingis, he is on the best bigs at defending the pick and roll while also being able to space the floor which you’re basically getting a combination of Williams and horford.

Coach, as a Celtics fan, you have probably made me feel a lot better about this trade than I thought I would be. I still want to take the "wait and see" approach because of morale, roster health, etc, but having film really helps out

Completely agree with coach. One great defensive possesion isn't worth screwing up multiple offensive possessions. Brogdon can actually shoot so defenders will think twice about clogging passing lanes cos Brogdon don't need to pass for Boston to score. Same with White, he also doesnt need to pass for Boston to score, he can create his own shot. This is why I think PP is staying cos as much of a defensive liability PP is, he can actually shoot the ball.

coach been waiting to make this video for some time

TY! Ive been saying everything this video is covering

People forget that KP is basically a 7'4 guy with guard skills (shooting, post moves and decent handles)... Reminds me of a certain french 1st pick who everybody goes crazy about 😁 Not hating, but KP is basically that type of unicorn and doesnt get the same hype (which he never had basically) Let's see what he does for the C's Happy for him though, to be in a position for a title

Great breakdown

Im surprised Jokic is high on that PnR ball handler turnover list.

Dang, it's unfortunate for Jason Tatum that his best year shooting the three was 103 years ago

The Celtics still need a high end playmaker, hopefully Derrick White can fulfill that role He played really great as the starting PG for us

Perfect example of Dunning Kruger

Thank God someone’s finally exposing this guy, straight G league player. Probably cost the Celtics 2 rings already

This video needed to be made 💯

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="94">1:34</a> Most egregious carry I've ever seen

Smart brought a lot of good things to the team, but he had major deficiencies that didn’t allow the offense to thrive in certain spots.

Great vid 100% agree

Good luck warming the bench with this guy.

If Wembenyama was putting up numbers that Porzingis out up last season people will be saying he's the best prospect ever

This was a great breakdown

Coach I slightly disagree about your usage of the clip at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="135">2:15</a> (attempted pass to Brown who is making a baseline cut) when you’re talking about Smart making bounce passes when he shouldn’t because the “defender is in a good position to steal it”. While that clip does end in a steal, I actually think it’s a better example of your earlier point about accuracy and bouncing the ball in the wrong spot. If you slow it down, you can clearly see the ball is only stolen because it bounces directly into the defender’s hand. If he had made the ball bounce farther away, he could definitely have slid it under the defender’s hand but still had it be catchable by Brown’s right hand. I actually think this was a very good, advanced passing read-the kind of pass Jokic makes regularly. I just think the pass itself was too advanced for Smart’s ability to deliver it.

As a celtics fan I can see why they moved off of Smart, as KP opens up so many different forms of offense and can allow Tatum to take his offense to a whole new level. While also taking pressure off JB. However I would have significantly liked to move off of Brogdon as well. He also made many mistakes throughout the season and had the 4th or so lowest FG% around the rim. Not to mention he was always being head hunted in the post season. If we had traded Brogdon I would have viewed this trade as an instant win. As our defense would have finally been fully complete and our offense would have 2 whole new dimensions to it. However since we gave up Smart I have to wait to see Brad’s next move before deciding fully what I think on this trade, but I already view it as win just not as much as the original Brogdon - KP - MM trade package

with other youtubers i definitely could never tell when they are sneaking in an ad, all i need is to hear "and if" from coach and i already know that it's an ad

Coach, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! I love smart, and I appreciate everything he’s done in Boston, but all the diving on the floor, clapping on defense and all the shithousary has really blinded a lot of fans to the fact that he’s waaaaay to inconsistent as a primary ball handler and loves hero ball too much to ever be a main contributor to a title winning team. Been trying to explain this to the group chat for a whole week now but the first 5 minutes of this video gives me all the evidence I need!

The Celtics have 2 great isolation players, meanwhile it seemed like Marcus smart would take every single game winning/clutch shot

Video is 100% on point. Marcus Smart being traded is Addition by Subtraction for the Celtics

I'm a 3o year celts fan here and I love Marcus. But I am so glad that it ended up being Marcus instead of brogdan that got traded. I think brogdan is so much better as a starting point guard. I love it. I just hope he can be healthy. I also would love if they can keep pritch as their backup. And kristaps is amazing

interesting to see Jokic so high on the turnover % list for PnR ball handlers. A video about that would be interesting

Moving another guard in Smart was good but considering Brogdon's health, they might need to go after another one. Pritchard is good but he's too small and always gets cooked in PnR. We could use that 2 FRP to get a backup point guard. We're already covered in front court, just need to manage Rob Will's and Porzingis' minutes carefully before postseason.

Smart is not an asset, He's a Liability. You cant question his heart but his inconsistencies in his talents and abilities just makes it hard for the C's to go get that Championship. Getting Porzingis doesn't guarantee anything but in my opinion it gives them a better chance on winning it all.

I like the music in this one

The game 6 shot by Smart is a great play. Anyone who can’t recognize Tatum was immediately doubled coming off so Smart got a quick shot that lets you get a possible tip

Tatum been playing since 1920 and he’s still only 19, incredible

Thank you for making this video. Smart was the ceiling of the Celtics by just ridiculous turnovers, often immediately after he made a huge hustle play that people were still cheering to not note he then turned the ball back over negating that play. Glad to see him leave, but the Celtics still need a true PG; unsure they will find one though.

the music is Lotus 72 D by Ze Roberto for all the MPB fans out there.

Coach Nick, it's no secret that you haven't been a huge Smart fan over the years. While I don't disagree with your criticisms of Smart, I think some examples aren't really examples of his flaws. Like the shot against the Heat in game 6. Smart took the shot there because he had a decent look, and in the prior series Tatum went too late at the end of game and Smart couldn't get a shot off in the half second he had. He said in the game 6 post game, he wasn't going to lose another game because of something like that. Also, when you take a shot that quickly, you give yourself a opportunity at a second chance look. I think it's worth noting that Smart has been an awesome end of game player for the Celtics throughout his career, especially in the playoffs. He also has played through many injuries most people wouldn't and still remained an effective player while doing so. Last, I think it should be noted how key the Smart, Tatum two man game has been over the past 3 seasons or so. I think you're slightly off with your praise of Brogdon as well. Malcolm is an awesome play maker out of the pick and roll, a great 3 point shooter, and awesome piece off the bench. However; I don't think you can pencil him in as an end of game guy because he has a tendacy to get horrible tunnel vision. I think anyone who watched the Celtics this year knows that Brogdon occasionally will decide he's just gonna shoot no matter what. The other flaw with Brogdon is his finishing abilities around the rim are really streaky. He has more games than he should where he loses his touch or it just is slightly off for the night. While I do think he's an awesome piece I think you glossed over a few warts. That being said, there's even more places where Smart's absence could be beneficial, starting with his streakiness. Smart game has always been an up and down affair. When you have a gluttony of guards you would think that wouldn't be an issue, but given Smart's importance and history with the team, it sounds like the coaches this season struggled benching him during his down games. Another issue with Smart is his inability to play through a bad whistle. Smart has always had issue with playing with purpose and focus when the officiating starts to skew in favor of the other team. He gets hyper focused on trying to make the refs make the same calls both ways, and it has cost the team meanigful possesions on both ends of the court throughout his career. I think the team has always matched Smart's energy since IT left and these issues have, in the past 2 seasons, plagued the Celtics. I think there's a chance his absence this year could cause that to change.

no one gonna talk about how clever the title of this video is? lol

Not a big Celtics fan but this move makes total sense

I was looking for this video 30 mins ago

Bro so based, smart is a poor offensive player, and he’s not a lockdown defender like people think, he’s a great team defender but his poor shooting and decision making counteract that

Such a great and underrated trade

These NBA heights are wild :) 7-4! Now he has caught up to Boban! At 27!

Great analysis, only lacking some stats and footage of KP's passing ability including lobs and football passes

Coach Nick instantly turned into a C's fan now that Smart is gone

Can you do video about Spain matadors play style.

Great video title haha!

This was 100% the right move for the celtics and you made some great points, but the problem is that brogdon might not be around considering we tried to trade him to LA beforehand.

I have not been this excited as a Celtics fan since we got Garnet. Whenever we have a dominant big man, we are so damn good and now we finally have one again. It’s been too long. Porziņģis is coming into his prime at 27. The sky is the limit with how this offense can be run.

I love Smart but yeah it's a good trade by Brad. Gonna miss him though as Celtic

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="414">6:54</a> he said Jayson Tatums best year in 1920

Always come her for the TRUTH. Also, I didn't realise Marcus is actually hilarious. Somehow Shaq missed out on this guy?

however the KP contract makes it unlikely they resign if he has a great year - what is the bos cap situation?

I thought this was a bad trade for the Celtics but you convinced me

I like the word play

when Tatum played power forward in 1920?

Coach Nick can you do CP3 to the warriors because Not alot of people think that make sense.

When the Celtics made the trade I immediately thought about how pumped coach would be that smart is gone.

marcus smarts plays as if he is a 2nd or 1st option when that just isnt his skill set.

I think Brogdon and White are better decision makers than smart. Not only in passing but in shot selection. Talking about passes tho, he usually passes the ball 1 second too late. I realized while watching the video. He totally disrupts transtions by making kind of a very slow step to be aware of the situation. I get that Celtics fans love him because he's a dog and he would die for the colours, but I don't think he had the level of a starting PG in the league. You just have to look at his shooting % thru his career. He's in love with heavy contested shots. I think Brogdon is more of a willing passer than Smart and a better spot-up shooter. P.D.: I like how Westbrook is above Smart in every single turnover related category you showed up. PG has been selling him the whole summer on his podcast as a the starting point guard the Clippers needed to take a leap. He's standing up for his teammate but he's blind af.

As much as I hate to admit this you are right

On the money

wanna know how good/important Marcus Smart is? He was traded alone. no second player or picks. Porzingis was happier than ever last season and healthy and gave litterally no indication of second guessing resigning with the wizards. This was awesome for the celtics, sent Smart to a relevant team in regaurds of where he would fit in, and We got, in my opinion, what we needed. An extra center to back up 50% availability in Rob Lob and 56 year old Al Horford...and we got Kristaps Por-effin-zingis. Go Celts!

coach this one broke my heart

Are you making a CP3 Warriors video

Tatum and Brown did not run the floor in 2023 like they did the year before. This is the cause of the transition passing woes.

I think you’re off on that coach … not even based on on court production but off the court He’s the heart and soul of their team also he’s the one who really gives it his all and does what’s required of him

Smart is my favorite Celtics but I like this move from Celtics “if” Porzingis stay healthy.

Jaylen Brown your next video BBALLBREAKDOWN 💪💪💪

Leadership - with daddy Marcus gone it's gonna have to be a JB or JT. That is the biggest addition in this trade, sir.

Hopefully, he doesn't get injured getting ready for/playing in FIBA, like Gallinari.

What's stopping Giannis from winning a title was Eric Bledsoe. What's stopping Boston from competing for a title was Marcus Smart.

Yes, yes, and yes. Now somebody tell Barstool Greenie!

Didnt know Tatum played in 1920 lol <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="415">6:55</a>

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="172">2:52</a> All the other lists stop at Smart, but for this one, Coach Nick wants you to know who #3 is. 😂

I don’t think Celtics starting 5 should exclude Al Horford. He is always a positive to Celtics in both offence and defence.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="90">1:30</a>. EGREGIOUS carry by Smart. The refs are blind.

People calling this slander, it isn’t slander it’s just facts. Smart isn’t a good or intelligent offensive player. He has frustrated me as a Celtics fan for so long now. Happy we made this move, but I’m hopping Brad makes another move for a playmaker with those draft picks. Maybe Dejounte Murray or someone of that caliber.

i have seen many times where smart had the ball to make a winning play, he throws the ball away almost all the time. Some of them happen in a elimination playoff game. i still dont know why he has the ball in those moments

I’ve been saying Smart needs to go for a minute

please bring the background music back

What a title

This is smart slander

I'm not sure that was Spain PnR or just a Roll and Replace. But i guess the read changes depending on the PnR coverage. With Drop defense i guess it's just a Roll and Replace

Griz got fleeced

I see what you did there with the title

History does love repeating itself lol. Smart and Tony Allen are in the same scenarios. Memphis got another grit and grind guy!

what happened to yam madar? kristaps on the bench smoking bench players that will be hectic they need another guard

How about defense coach? are they better without smart?

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Great video as usual. However a little thing that bugged me was you calling White a "sharpshooter" then calling Brown an "average" one right afterwards lol

I’m still trying to figure out why he went from 10 assist in the first half to 0 in the second half in game 3 against Miami.

How does the effect the warriors chance to win the finals???