"If You Take A Job And They Pay You Five Dollars A Day, Give Them Seven Dollars A Day Worth Of Work.": Marcus Smart Posts An Inspiring Bill Russell Quote

“If you take a job and they pay you five dollars a day, give them seven dollars a day worth of work!” - Bill Russell

Always always work your hardest! Then work harder! Good things always happen.

Obviously, becoming an elite defender like Marcus Smart takes a lot of dedication and work. There is no doubt that the hard work paid off for Marcus Smart, as he is getting recognition from others while also helping his team get to the Eastern Conference Finals. He was also instrumental in their win against the Miami Heat on the road in Game 2, putting up 24 points, 9 rebounds, 12 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block. The Celtics were able to blow out the Miami Heat, and as Jimmy Butler suggested, embarrassed the Heat on their own floor.

The Boston Celtics have a legitimate chance to get to the NBA Finals this season, and it would mark their first Finals appearance during the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown era. The Boston Celtics' defense has been suffocating for a large portion of the season, and a lot of that is due to Marcus Smart's leadership on that end of the floor. Marcus Smart will be key for them during this series, and we'll see if he is able to help them finally break through to the highest stage.