Marcus Smart Biography, Age, Height, Salary, Net Worth and Family

April 2024 · 4 minute read

A uniquely tenacious player, Marcus Smart is a versatile guard and one of the Boston Celtics’ hottest players. The NBA star boasts unique skills and an intensity that few can match on the basketball court. Although initially focused on street life, Marcus eventually made a life-changing decision and channeled his aggression into football and then basketball. Out of a deep personal loss and self-discovery grew into a well-respected collegiate basketball player and one of the NBA’s most humbled stars.

Here’s everything you need to know about one of Boston’s truest stars, staying away from the spotlight.

biography, age

Marcus Smart is from Texas and was born on March 6th, 1994 in Flower Mound. From a young age he showed interest and ability in sports, especially in the field of football and basketball. Marcus made headlines at Edward S. Marcus High School after excelling on the school’s basketball team. Not only did he lead the school to 2 State 5A championships, but he also made him one of the top players in the state with his amazing 3-season records.

The sensational player thus continued through collegewhile playing basketball for the University of Oklahoma. During his two seasons and 64 collegiate career games with the Oklahoma State Cowboys, Smart averaged 16.6 points on 41.3 shot percentage, 5.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.9 steals. In 2013 he was named Big 12 Player of the Year and USBWA National Freshman of the Year. Smart then went straight to the big leagues in 2014. He was selected with the Boston Celtics’ 6th overall pick during the NBA draft.

Marcus Smart’s family

Marcus Smart was born the youngest of four sons to Camellia and Billy Frank Smart. He has older brothers Todd and Jeff Westbrook from his mother’s previous relationship and Michael Smart, with whom he shares the same father. Despite growing up in a close-knit family, Marcus had worried for years as a youngster. Growing up in South Dallas, Marcus was all but destined to lead a gang life before a drastic change occurred in his teenage years.

In 2004, Smart’s family suffered a tragic loss following the death of their brother Todd at age 33 after an 18-year battle with cancer. According to Marcus, Todd’s death was a blow that his family found difficult to take. Before his death, Todd, who meant the world to Marcus, was the backbone of the family and also a second father figure to him and Michael.

Marcus, who now plays in honor of his late brother, believes Todd took care of him and guided him through his basketball career. Just like each of his brothers in high school, Smart wore the number 3 early in his career and also received his first tattoo in honor of Todd. He had planned to continue wearing the No. 3 in the state of Oklahoma, but it wasn’t available. Instead, he opted for the #33, which gives Todd’s age at the time of his death.

For Marcus and his brothers, their mother Cameli remains the heart of the family and “Wonder Woman”. Marcus owes his drastic lifestyle changes to his heroes – his mother and brothers. According to the NBA star, he lives his life remembering that he is a reflection of his family and how they raised him. The NBA star is sharing his story to inspire other troubled kids who may have grown up in rough neighborhoods or are enduring the loss of loved ones.

However, Smart has kept details about his romantic life private and away from the media, despite his fame. However, we do know that he has never been married, at least not yet, and may currently be single. Currently, Smart, who is solely focused on his career, has only one special woman in his life – his mother, Camellia.

salary, wealth

Marcus joined Boston Celtics in 2014, signing a two-year, $6.71 million contract. Since then, he has lucratively renewed his contract with the franchise company three times, with the last contract being signed in June 2018. Smart is currently on a four-year, $52 million contract and earns a $13 million annual salary with the franchise. He is believed to have a net worth of $3 million.

Height

The Boston shooter/point guard’s athletic build was immensely beneficial to his career. It stands at a height of 1.93 m and weighs about 100 kg.

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