The Boston Celtics have had players suiting up in a total of 68 different jersey numbers (and have three others not part of any numerical series) since their founding at the dawn of the Basketball Association of America (BAA — the league that would become today’s NBA), worn by well over 500 players in the course of Celtics history.
To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Celtics Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team.
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With 25 of those jerseys now retired to honor some of the greatest Celtics to wear those jerseys, there is a lot of history to cover.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 17: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics drives against Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena on November 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
And for today’s article, we will continue with the second of two people to wear the No. 36, Boston guard alum Marcus Smart. After ending his college career at Oklahoma State, Smart was picked up with the sixth overall selection of the 2014 NBA Draft by the Celtics.
The Flower Mound native would play the first nine seasons of his pro career with Boston before he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2023.
During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Smart wore only jersey No. 36 and put up 10.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists, ad 1.6 steals per game.
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All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics jersey history No. 36 – Marcus Smart (2014-23)