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NBA: Predicting Every Team’s Breakout Player For 2016-17

By Jacob Little

Oct 9, 2014; Lithonia, GA, USA; The NBA logo is shown with basketballs as the Atlanta Hawks conduct an open practice at Miller Grove High School. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2014; Lithonia, GA, USA; The NBA logo is shown with basketballs as the Atlanta Hawks conduct an open practice at Miller Grove High School. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

Boston Celtics: Marcus Smart

Marcus Smart plays with passion and like all-defensive first-team teammate Avery Bradley, he is an in-your-face defender.

Smart is loved by the fans in Boston for his effort all over the floor. It is rare when a game goes by without seeing Smart diving on the floor for the ball. Vowing to improve his outside shot, which was easily the part of his game with the most room for improvement, Marcus Smart is bound for bigger and better things in 2016-17.

Could he be the next Russell Westbrook? They are quite similar in body type and tenacity. Though, Smart still has much to improve on the offensive end. Only time will tell.

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