“Shocking to Find Out This Way”: Days After Ja Morant Bombshell Dropped on Him, Marcus Smart Breaks Silence on Celtics Betrayal

The Boston Celtics were the first to shock the hoops community with an unexpected trade in the NBA offseason. The trade not only surprised fans but also the Celtics point guard Marcus Smart. The franchise front office was quick to address press on the move. But the 29-year-old star guard couldn’t keep quiet on the unforeseen Ja Morant bombshell. 

The Celtics kicked off the trading spree in the offseason with a shocking Marcus Smart trade to the Memphis Grizzlies. Smart had already cemented a crucial role in the Boston roster after a 9-season-long journey with the franchise. He held a spot in the star trio of the team alongside Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown during their deep playoff performance in the last two seasons. 

Marcus Smart broke his silence on his trade to Ja Morant & Co

While the public attention on the Marcus Smart trade boiled down, a recent interview from the star reignited the debate.

Smart’s former teammates and management’s messages after the recent trade hinted that the team carried out a smooth decision, but the interview tells a different story. 

In the recent episode of Garden Report, Smart narrated the moment when he learned about the trade. Importantly, the interview revealed that Smart wasn’t aware of the trade and he received the news in the midnight via his agent.

He said, “It was definitely shocking to find out that way, especially because the week before, I was already told we were good.”

Moreover, he expressed his disappointment that management hesitated to inform him prior to the trade, reported Clnsmedia.com. “I understand it’s a business. For me, it’s just the courtesy.”

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Despite addressing his despair, Smart said he still loves the team, management and the fans. 

The Celtics’ presser on Smart’s trade

Hours after the announcement, the Celtics’ executive Brad Adams addressed the press and revealed the team’s emotions. Even though Adams delivered a sentimental statement, fans found it cold and distant.

The management was badly roasted on social media while facing scathing queries over their decision to trade the loyal Celtics guard. 

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Despite the growing noise over the Smart trade, several fans anticipate the star’s impact on Ja Morant’s Grizzlies.