Born in Flower Mound, Texas, Marcus Osmond Smart is an American point guard who plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. Now in his 10th NBA season, Smart is known for his tenacity as a perimeter defender and leadership skills.
Smart’s basketball journey began at Edward S. Marcus High School, where he became a two-time 5A state champion along with being named McDonald’s All-American. He graduated from high school as a five-star recruit and committed to Oklahoma State for college. In two college seasons, Smart averaged 16.6 points and 2.9 steals. He also won the 2013 Big 12 POY award and received First team All-Big 12 selection twice.
The Boston Celtics drafted Smart sixth overall in 2014, where he played for nine seasons. He was an important part of the Celtics team that advanced to the NBA Finals in 2022. He was also named Defensive Player of the Year that season.
In the 2023 offseason, Smart was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a three-team trade which sent Kristaps Porzingis to the Celtics. He has three NBA All-Defensive First Team till date.
Marcus Smart Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2022-2023 | $16,607,142 | - | $17,457,142 | - | $17,207,142 |
| 2023-2024 | $18,583,713 | - | $18,833,713 | - | $18,583,713 |
| 2024-2025 | $19,960,285 | - | $20,210,285 | - | $19,960,285 |
| 2025-2026 | $21,336,856 | - | $21,586,856 | - | $21,336,856 |
How much is Marcus Smart getting paid?
Marcus Smart is set to earn $18.5 million for the 2023/24 season. He is currently on a four-year $76.4 million deal that he signed with the Celtics in August 2021.
How much does Marcus Smart earn in a minute?
Marcus Smart's salary for the 2023/24 season is $18,583,713. An average year has 525,600 minutes. Thus, if his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, Smart ends up making about $35.3 in a minute.
Marcus Smart Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 season, Smart would have earned over $102 million from his NBA contracts.
What are the terms of Marcus Smart’s Contract?
Smart’s contract included a trade kicker worth $1 million or 15% whichever is less. For those who might not be wondering, a trade kicker is a bonus amount which the player earns in the event of a trade.
How much of Marcus Smart’s Contract is guaranteed?
Smart’s entire four-year $76.4 million deal is guaranteed.
Marcus Smart Contract History
July 7, 2014
Smart signed a two-year $6.71 million Rookie deal with the Celtics.
July 19, 2018
Smart signed a four-year $52 million contract with the Celtics.
August 21, 2021
Smart signed a guaranteed four-year $76.4 million contract extension with the Celtics.
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Marcus Smart Contract FAQ's
A. Smart stands 6 feet 3 inches tall.
A. Smart’s wingspan measures around 6 feet 9 inches.
A. Smart wears the No. 36 jersey for the Grizzlies.
A. Smart was born in Flower Mound, Texas.
