Marcus Smart was once the heart and soul of the Boston Celtics. Now Smart has joined their archrivals, the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Defensive Player of the Year will become the 42nd player to don both uniforms.
He knows that in doing so, he has broken the hearts of Celtics fans. At his introductory press conference in Los Angeles, Smart shared the reaction he is expecting when they see him in a Lakers uniform.
"I'm expecting a lot of boos," said Smart. "I'm expecting a lot of hate, and it's okay, I understand it.