Marcus Smart on relationship with Celtics fans: ‘They watched me become a man’

Marcus Smart spoke pregame about his time as a Celtic and his relationship with the city of Boston.

Marcus Smart spent his first nine seasons as a pro as a member of the Boston Celtics organization before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies this past offseason. Sunday afternoon saw Smart make his first trip to Boston as an opponent.

Smart is dealing with a finger injury, and did not suit up for the game. Still, the Flower Mound native addressed the media in a special press conference beforehand. He spoke about his relationship with the city and what his experiences in Celtic green mean to him. Smart explained how his time in the Hub shaped who he has become as a person.

“Boston is a second home for me.” Smart said.