NBA 2018-19: 4 ways players did not give thanks during the Thanksgiving break

#4 Boston Celtics and Marcus Smart

Marcus Smart

Following the Celtics' loss on Saturday against Dallas, Marcus Smart had many comments about the goings-on in the game. He was quick to tell reporters that his own team showed a "lack of fear" (as in, his team did not impose their fear and will on other teams) and a "lack of effort".

The incident has made him not only a defender of the ball but also of the integrity of his team-mates. These claims about a lack of toughness seem to set a high bar for a team that has struggled despite its 12 wins and 8 losses.

Smart has asked his team to come out and start playing harder, and he couldn't be more right; the Celtics are not feared at all this season. That said, he wasn't right to throw shade at his own team while doing it.

Let us know in the comments below what you think about players dissing not only other players but their own teams as well!