Jeff Clark: I'm in favor of starting Marcus Smart, at least early in the season. His talent on the defensive side of the ball is needed next to Kyrie Irving and his limitations (mostly shooting) are compensated by having 2 elite scorers next to him. He also brings a lot of intangibles and hustle plays to the table which will only enhance the stars around him. I like Brown long-term, and I can see some value in Smart coming off the bench, but until Jaylen develops more, I think Smart is the better starter for now.
CelticsBlog roundtable: who joins Kyrie Irving in the back court?
