NBA scout explains why the Celtics will still miss Marcus Smart this season

Marcus Smart was traded to Memphis back in June as part of the deal for Kristaps Porzingis.Brad Stevens was busy this offseason in his efforts to put the Celtics’ roster over the top, swinging a pair of blockbuster deals to bring in two All-Star talents in Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday.

With the 7-foot-3 Porzinigis anchoring the frontcourt and Holiday expected to slot in as the team’s starting point guard, Boston boasts arguably the most talented roster in the league — especially with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Al Horford still in place.

Of course, Stevens and the Celtics did have to part with multiple key pieces in order to both bring Porzingis/Holiday aboard and…