C’s Smart Selected For ‘Rising Stars’ Game

Boston Celtics second year guard Marcus Smart has been selected to play the NBA 'Rising Stars' Game during All Star Weekend next month.

While Isaiah Thomas really wants to be picked as a reserve for the East allstar squad and Kelly Olynyk really wants to be picked for the 3-point shooting contest, Smart is the one Celtic that is going to allstar weekend for sure right now.

Smart play for the U.S. team made up of first and second year NBA players. They will take on team made up of NBA players from around the world.

Smart is averaging nine points a game, along with 4.5 rebounds, three assists and almost two steals per game.

NOTE:  The Celtics take on the Denver Nuggets tonight. Sports Radio 92.9 The Ticket brings you live coverage immediately following coverage of high school hockey. The NBA All Star Game is February 14th. The game is live on 92.9 The Ticket as well.