Jaylen Brown And Marcus Smart (Images Credit: Getty Images)
The 2024-2025 NBA season is starting, and fans are excited to see players back on the court after injuries. One of those players is Marcus Smart, who is fully healed from a finger injury that kept him from playing for most of the last season. Now, with the Memphis Grizzlies, the former Defensive Player of the Year is ready to make his comeback.

Smart recently posted photos on Instagram in his Grizzlies uniform, writing, “Year 11 Loading.” His impressive look caught the eye of his former Boston Celtics teammate, Jaylen Brown. Brown jokingly commented, “My boy been on the ozempick @rozier,” referring to a weight loss medication. He then added, “You look good fam!!” Smart replied with, “Lmaoo boy funny love my g,” showing the close friendship they still share after playing together for eight years.

This fun exchange highlights the hard work Smart has put in over the summer to get back into shape. He stated, “First of all, I gotta stay healthy. For me, just coming in and being me. I didn’t get that opportunity last year… That’s impact winning every way that I can.” Smart made his preseason debut against the Mavericks, scoring 6 points and making 5 assists, and followed that with 4 points in a game against the Charlotte Hornets.

Marcus Smart’s Commitment To Excellence On The Court

Smart is concentrating on having an excellent season as his main focus. However, there are rumors going around that the New York Knicks have shown interest in acquiring him. While trade is not certain, these rumors indicate that the Knicks are actively considering their options for improving their team.

Despite the ongoing trade talks, Marcus Smart remains determined to make a significant difference on the basketball court. He expressed his commitment by saying, “I’m more about showing. I’m more about going on the court and letting my game do the talking for me.”

 

In addition to Smart, Brown is also preparing for the upcoming season., averaging 14.5 points in both of the Boston Celtics’ preseason games. Meanwhile, despite not being part of the team, which he wished he were, Smart reflected on his pride in last season’s championship win, saying, “I was probably the most excited person for them… they deserved it.” Fans eagerly await Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown’s performances as the regular season approaches, looking forward to seeing their favorite players excel on the court.