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Marcus Smart receives Defensive Player of the Year endorsement
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Celtics guard Marcus Smart wins Defensive Player of the Year
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Wizards trading Porzingis to Celtics in 3-team deal with Smart
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Celtics' Marcus Smart Says 'It's An Honor' to Be Compared to
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Patrick Beverley's 'pissed the f-k off' reaction to Marcus Smart
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Celtics News: Patrick Beverley Unhappy Marcus Smart Won DPOY
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2022 NBA Awards: Celtics guard Marcus Smart named Defensive Player