Marcus Smart's Nationality

Last Modified Oct 30, 2024 05:03 GMT
Marcus Smart Nationality
Marcus Smart brings the ball up court in the second half against the Houston Rockets on October 25, 2024

The 6-foot-3 veteran guard, Marcus Smart plays for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA as of October 2024. He was drafted sixth overall pick by the Boston Celtics in the 2014 NBA Draft. Since being drafted, Smart has played over 600 matches in his NBA career and established himself as one of the best perimeter defenders in the league. He has made three All-Defensive first teams while also winning the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year award. He broke the 26-year drought and became the first guard to win the DPOY since Gary Payton won in 1996.

Smart played a vital role in Celtic's resurgence and helped them make their first NBA Finals since 2008 in 2022. He played 581 games for the franchise and averaged 10.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game. He also became the second player in Celtics history to win the DPOY since Kevin Garnett won in 2008. In his tenure with the Grizzlies, Smart will play as a veteran to young guards in Ja Morant and Desmond Bane while providing valuable contributions throughout the 2024-25 NBA seasons.

What is Marcus Smart’s nationality?

Marcus Smart holds American Nationality and is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA as of October 2024.

Marcus Smart has won two Gold medals for Team USA at the youth level in his National team career. His first medal came at the 2012 FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Brazil and his second medal came in 2013 at the FIBA U19 World Championship.

Marcus Smart Birthplace

Marcus Smart was born on March 6, 1994, in Flower Mound, Texas.

Marcus Smart Hometown

Marcus Smart's hometown is Flower Mound, Texas. He also played high school basketball for Edward S. Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Texas.

FAQs on Marcus Smart Nationality

A. Marcus Smart plays for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA as of October 2024. 

A. Marcus Smart stands tall at 6-foot-3 inches. 

A. Marcus Smart won the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. 

A. Marcus Smart played 581 games for the franchise and averaged 10.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game.

Related Stories

"I play hard, I give it my all every night": Lakers' new signing Jake LaRavia wins hearts with strong statement ahead of playing with LeBron and Luka "I play hard, I give it my all every night": Lakers' new signing Jake LaRavia wins hearts with strong statement ahead of playing with LeBron and Luka
"I play hard, I give it my all every night": Lakers' new signing Jake LaRavia wins hearts with strong statement ahead of playing with LeBron and Luka
"Fired all Luka’s boys and brought in Kyrie’s boys": Fans erupt as Nico Harrison adds another Lakers coach to Mavs' arsenal with Phil Handy hiring "Fired all Luka’s boys and brought in Kyrie’s boys": Fans erupt as Nico Harrison adds another Lakers coach to Mavs' arsenal with Phil Handy hiring
"Fired all Luka’s boys and brought in Kyrie’s boys": Fans erupt as Nico Harrison adds another Lakers coach to Mavs' arsenal with Phil Handy hiring
1d
"Still wrapping my head around a lot": Amy Luciani makes feelings clear after filing for divorce from Dwight Howard after six months of marriage "Still wrapping my head around a lot": Amy Luciani makes feelings clear after filing for divorce from Dwight Howard after six months of marriage
"Still wrapping my head around a lot": Amy Luciani makes feelings clear after filing for divorce from Dwight Howard after six months of marriage
NBA insider reveals the real reason behind John Collins' trade from 17-65 basement dwellers: "They won too often" NBA insider reveals the real reason behind John Collins' trade from 17-65 basement dwellers: "They won too often"
NBA insider reveals the real reason behind John Collins' trade from 17-65 basement dwellers: "They won too often"
1d
"Better scorer, passer, rebounder, and defender than Vando": Lakers fans rally to sign Darius Bazley and pull the plug on $48,000,000 forward "Better scorer, passer, rebounder, and defender than Vando": Lakers fans rally to sign Darius Bazley and pull the plug on $48,000,000 forward
"Better scorer, passer, rebounder, and defender than Vando": Lakers fans rally to sign Darius Bazley and pull the plug on $48,000,000 forward 
Warriors Free Agency Rumors: Steph Curry and Co. suffer brutal blow in Al Horford pursuit Warriors Free Agency Rumors: Steph Curry and Co. suffer brutal blow in Al Horford pursuit
Warriors Free Agency Rumors: Steph Curry and Co. suffer brutal blow in Al Horford pursuit 
LA Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Player Stats and Box Score - July 8 | 2025 NBA Summer League LA Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Player Stats and Box Score - July 8 | 2025 NBA Summer League
LA Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Player Stats and Box Score - July 8 | 2025 NBA Summer League
NBA Trade Rumors: Warriors eying reunion with two-way guard & landing Al Horford while retaining Jonathan Kuminga NBA Trade Rumors: Warriors eying reunion with two-way guard & landing Al Horford while retaining Jonathan Kuminga
NBA Trade Rumors: Warriors eying reunion with two-way guard & landing Al Horford while retaining Jonathan Kuminga
Dalton Knecht Stats Tonight: Lakers Sophomore Answers Critics With Uber-Clutch Outing against Spurs in Summer League (July 8) Dalton Knecht Stats Tonight: Lakers Sophomore Answers Critics With Uber-Clutch Outing against Spurs in Summer League (July 8)
Dalton Knecht Stats Tonight: Lakers Sophomore Answers Critics With Uber-Clutch Outing against Spurs in Summer League (July 8)
Bucks Trade Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo-led team eyeing $109,000,000 former No. 1 pick targeted by Lakers Bucks Trade Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo-led team eyeing $109,000,000 former No. 1 pick targeted by Lakers
Bucks Trade Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo-led team eyeing $109,000,000 former No. 1 pick targeted by Lakers
1d
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications