Celtics Fans Were So Bummed Out About Marcus Smart Getting Traded to Grizzlies

He was a fan-favorite in Boston

The Celtics, Grizzlies, and Wizards pulled off a stunning three-team trade late Wednesday night that had big names on the move and had Boston fans feeling bummed out after learning one of their favorite players was a part of the blockbuster deal. 

In case you missed it, Boston sent Marcus Smart to the Grizzlies and got Kristaps Porziņģis from the Wizards. Washington, meanwhile, got former Memphis guard, Tyus Jones, in the three-team trade.

Celtics fans got emotional over the Smart move because not only did he spend his first nine years in the NBA with the team but he played with so much heart during all those years and became beloved in Boston.

Smart had a heck of a run with the storied franchise: 

Marcus Smart is the only Celtic in the last 30 years to play 9+ years/500 games and never miss the playoffs.

He's one of just 10 Celtics who has ever done it.

Kevin McHale
Bill Russell
Bob Cousy
Larry Bird
Sam Jones
Bill Sharman
K.C. Jones
Tom Heinsohn
Frank Ramsey
MARCUS SMART

— Sean Grande (@SeanGrandePBP) June 22, 2023

Celtics fans shared their feelings:

Glad I went to bed before news of the Celtics trading Marcus Smart broke, because I’m not sure I’d have slept much. Marcus Smart has been my favorite player since he was drafted in 2014, and Boston made the playoffs every year since. Regardless of return, I’m very disappointed. pic.twitter.com/BJfYdYfBrD

— Dan Kelley (@DanKelley66) June 22, 2023

I am literally dead inside. Not Marcus Smart. There’s no way we traded Marcus Smart. I refuse to believe it.

— Mike Mags (@itsmikemags) June 22, 2023

Brad not Marcus Smart bro, he was our own. He had Celtic blood 🥹☘️ pic.twitter.com/UkLf3XB0xf

— 𝘼𝘿𝙄 ✍️☘️ (@AdiDontMiss) June 22, 2023

My little green heart is broken. What’s a Celtic if it’s not Marcus ?😭 The game can be so cruel. pic.twitter.com/pdMmlBV7yn

— 🤷🏾‍♀️ (@burberry_bur) June 22, 2023

Not Marcus 😭😭😭

legitimately emotional waking up to this news, true Celtic ☘️

— Skateboard P (@FlatScreenPapi) June 22, 2023

Marcus. This one hits different. 🍀 https://t.co/hL3JS06OsJ

— Kyle Souza (@ksouza261) June 22, 2023

I just don’t have any words https://t.co/f3h2aK306X

— PLoading...5️⃣ (@PeytonPadilla_5) June 22, 2023

I’m so sad https://t.co/nkm7GlM9r8

— Noah (@Gatz2424) June 22, 2023

This feels worst than a nightmare. 😔 https://t.co/rhm2UH3W6I

— Jer (@thosegiants) June 22, 2023

The definition of a Celtic. The team won’t feel the same without him https://t.co/nRdlGLWvR6

— Cash ☘️ (@Celtics_Cash) June 22, 2023

Thank you Marcus for being with us in the beginning and helping us get to where we are now! You were a large piece of this and we’ll forever miss you in Boston 💔☘️ ugh this feels strange. He really was our heart and soul.. #MarcusSmart #NBA #BleedGreen #Celtics https://t.co/Popm89cqbh

— Mark (@TheLegendd97) June 22, 2023