Marcus Smart: "I know charges get overlooked. A lot of …
Marcus Smart expressed his appreciation for taking charges in basketball, emphasizing their impact on the game despite often being overlooked. He described the act as demoralizing to opponents and a sign of sacrifice for the team. Smart believes consistently drawing charges sets a strong tone for a team's defensive identity.
- ▪Marcus Smart values taking charges in basketball despite their lack of recognition.
- ▪He finds charges demoralizing to opponents and impactful for team success.
- ▪Smart views taking charges as a form of sacrifice that benefits the team.
- ▪Consistently drawing charges helps set the tone for a team, according to Smart.
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