Marcus Smart & James Young Press Conference Live at 12:30 pm EST

[D.o.s.]

Also how much healthier does Stevens look with a tan?

[WeMadeIt17]

I love Marcus Smart already. He seems like he's embracing Celtic history and what it means to put on that jersey every night. This kid will represent Celtic pride.

James Young.... LOL. This guy sounds like he's saying stuff he should say.

Feel the same way about Smart but you have to realize Young is only 18 years old just a kid up there.

True. Probably doesn't have much experience with public speaking. I'll give him a pass. Just really impressed with Smart so far.

Me as well. I think that is the case with Young, but Smart has me really impressed. Makes me feel like he will work his tail off to become a very good pro.

[bdm860]

Smart-6
young-21

Am I missing something? Both those numbers are retired.

They are. Someone just doesn't know their Celtics history...

Can't be living in the past, they're coming in to shake things up, I like it. 

[BleedGreen1989]

I love Marcus Smart already. He seems like he's embracing Celtic history and what it means to put on that jersey every night. This kid will represent Celtic pride.

James Young.... LOL. This guy sounds like he's saying stuff he should say.

Feel the same way about Smart but you have to realize Young is only 18 years old just a kid up there.

True. Probably doesn't have much experience with public speaking. I'll give him a pass. Just really impressed with Smart so far.

Yeah, I was going to say that.

Next to each other, Smart puts him to shame in composure and what not, but Young is still just a kid. He looks exactly like a nervous kid up there.

The age gap isn't huge, but its obvious.

[zerophase]

Marcus Smart's head is really in the right place. High character guy. I think he'll really love Boston, as will Boston love him.

[joepatsfan]

You can just tell, Marcus Smart gets it. He knows where he is, what city and organization he is playing for. I love a guy like this. Smart is very mature and gets it.

James Young is shy and quiet... But, I mean... Can we really blame him? He's not even 19 yet and just over a year ago he was still in his hometown probably the man everywhere. Just a year later he was on a UK team that didn't meet reg. season expectation then made an improbable March run, with Young being a HUGE part of it.

Smart.. What's not to love.
Young... On the court, he is fierce, quiet kid, but I like him too

[Mencius]

Smart just comes across as a natural born leader.  Not talking about actual play at all, but in terms of being the emotional leader of the team, he'll be the guy, I have no doubt.

[BleedGreen1989]

Smart just comes across as a natural born leader.  Not talking about actual play at all, but in terms of being the emotional leader of the team, he'll be the guy, I have no doubt.

This might sound ridiculous, but watching it I couldn't help but see Smart's leadership already on display.

It seemed he knew Young was a quiet kid, so he began answering questions kind of for the both of them.

[timobusa]

Smart-6
young-21

Someone should teach this guy a history lesson.

[joepatsfan]

Smart just comes across as a natural born leader.  Not talking about actual play at all, but in terms of being the emotional leader of the team, he'll be the guy, I have no doubt.

This might sound ridiculous, but watching it I couldn't help but see Smart's leadership already on display.

It seemed he knew Young was a quiet kid, so he began answering questions kind of for the both of them.

+1 TP, yes. So true

[Jailan34]

Smart just comes across as a natural born leader.  Not talking about actual play at all, but in terms of being the emotional leader of the team, he'll be the guy, I have no doubt.

This might sound ridiculous, but watching it I couldn't help but see Smart's leadership already on display.

It seemed he knew Young was a quiet kid, so he began answering questions kind of for the both of them.

I'm thinking the exact same thing, Smart's character even shows through in little ways like this. Love the pick even more than I did before now, like DA said we don't have to worry about Smart working hard to improve his game.

[crownontherocks]

Smart 36
Young 13

[dang] you LOL

So was i right about the jersey numbers lol, didn't have a chance to see it yet

[joepatsfan]

Smart-6
young-21

No man, lets give them 33 and 32.. Even better!

[McHales Pits]

36? Who does he think he is...? Shaq?

Brutal point guard number...

[D.o.s.]

36 was also Sheed, right?. Anyone that's looking for an easy joke about Smart's alleged character deficiencies got it easy.

Smart 36
Young 13

[dang] you LOL

So was i right about the jersey numbers lol, didn't have a chance to see it yet

Smart's right, he tweeted about it:
#36 3 for the history. 6 for the draft pick. #BLEEDGREEN

https://twitter.com/smart_MS3/status/483648657401466880