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MARCUS SMART

PG · BOS · Age 28 (2022–23) · 8 qualified seasons
Peak 55.8Career Avg 50.0Pure Playmaker
Peak APEX Score
55.8
2021–22 · Ranked #41
Career Arc · APEX Across 8 Qualified Seasons
394347505458 APEX 2015–162016–172017–182018–192019–202020–212021–222022–23
2015–16 · Regular Season · Team: BOS, 61 GP Ranked #91

Ranked #91 of 269 qualified. Role Player. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 51.8
13.8
of 32
Off. Impact
4.7
of 14
Shot Quality
20.0
of 28
Def. Impact
10.9
of 16
Creation
4.8
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (20.0 of 28) — 71% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (4.7 of 14).
Style Metrics
46.3%
TS%
17.4%
USG%
8.1%
REB%
15.8%
AST%
2.31
AST/TO
0.314
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.69
LEBRON
-0.37
EPM
-1.0
BPM
+0.18
O-LBRN
+0.51
D-LBRN
0.4
VORP
APEX Score
51.8
Ranked #91 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Role Player
Def Role · Chaser
Games
61
BOS
Archetype Role Player · 35 of 269 players in 2015–16
Comparable Profiles · 2015–16
Kyle Anderson
APEX 52.2 · Secondary Creator · 94% match
→
Mason Plumlee
APEX 51.2 · Rim Runner · 92% match
→
Elfrid Payton
APEX 50.0 · Pure Playmaker · 91% match
→
Teammates · 2015–16 · 11 APEX-qualified
Amir JohnsonAvery BradleyDavid LeeEvan TurnerIsaiah ThomasJae CrowderJared SullingerJonas JerebkoKelly OlynykTerry RozierTyler Zeller
2016–17 · Regular Season · Team: BOS, 79 GP Ranked #78

Ranked #78 of 279 qualified. Pure Playmaker. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 52.6
13.7
of 32
Off. Impact
5.5
of 14
Shot Quality
20.5
of 28
Def. Impact
7.5
of 16
Creation
5.4
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (20.5 of 28) — 73% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (5.5 of 14).
vs 2015–16: APEX +0.8. Creation & Playmaking -3.4 (largest change); Shot Quality +0.8.
Style Metrics
48.6%
TS%
18.8%
USG%
7.1%
REB%
22.0%
AST%
2.30
AST/TO
0.334
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.98
LEBRON
-0.52
EPM
-1.3
BPM
-0.27
O-LBRN
+1.25
D-LBRN
0.4
VORP
APEX Score
52.6
Ranked #78 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Pure Playmaker
Def Role · Chaser
Games
79
BOS
Archetype Pure Playmaker · 35 of 279 players in 2016–17
Comparable Profiles · 2016–17
Andre Roberson
APEX 50.6 · Role Player · 96% match
→
John Henson
APEX 44.4 · Versatile Big · 95% match
→
Dewayne Dedmon
APEX 52.1 · Rim Runner · 95% match
→
Teammates · 2016–17 · 11 APEX-qualified
Al HorfordAmir JohnsonAvery BradleyGerald GreenIsaiah ThomasJae CrowderJaylen BrownJonas JerebkoKelly OlynykTerry RozierTyler Zeller
2017–18 · Regular Season · Team: BOS, 54 GP Ranked #211

Ranked #211 of 273 qualified. Pure Playmaker. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 42.8
12.5
of 32
Off. Impact
5.2
of 14
Shot Quality
20.4
of 28
Def. Impact
6.7
of 16
Creation
4.3
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (20.4 of 28) — 73% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (5.2 of 14).
vs 2016–17: APEX -9.8. Offensive Impact -1.2 (largest change); Physical Contribution -1.1.
Style Metrics
47.9%
TS%
19.4%
USG%
6.4%
REB%
23.7%
AST%
2.00
AST/TO
0.258
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.19
LEBRON
-0.38
EPM
-1.2
BPM
-0.62
O-LBRN
+0.81
D-LBRN
0.3
VORP
APEX Score
42.8
Ranked #211 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Pure Playmaker
Def Role · Chaser
Games
54
BOS
Archetype Pure Playmaker · 29 of 273 players in 2017–18
Comparable Profiles · 2017–18
Mario Chalmers
APEX 46.4 · Pure Playmaker · 93% match
→
Shabazz Napier
APEX 47.4 · Shot Creator · 93% match
→
Wesley Johnson
APEX 45.0 · Role Player · 93% match
→
Teammates · 2017–18 · 13 APEX-qualified
Al HorfordAron BaynesDaniel TheisGordon HaywardGreg MonroeGuerschon YabuseleJaylen BrownJayson TatumKyrie IrvingMarcus MorrisSemi OjeleyeShane LarkinTerry Rozier
2018–19 · Regular Season · Team: BOS, 80 GP Ranked #76

Ranked #76 of 275 qualified. Pure Playmaker. Defensive role: Wing Stopper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 54.0
15.0
of 32
Off. Impact
8.6
of 14
Shot Quality
20.1
of 28
Def. Impact
6.5
of 16
Creation
3.8
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (20.1 of 28) — 72% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (3.8 of 10).
vs 2017–18: APEX +11.2. Shot Quality +3.4 (largest change); Offensive Impact +2.5.
Style Metrics
56.8%
TS%
14.6%
USG%
5.7%
REB%
19.1%
AST%
2.67
AST/TO
0.228
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.88
LEBRON
+1.98
EPM
+0.8
BPM
-0.32
O-LBRN
+1.20
D-LBRN
1.5
VORP
APEX Score
54.0
Ranked #76 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Pure Playmaker
Def Role · Wing Stopper
Games
80
BOS
Archetype Pure Playmaker · 22 of 275 players in 2018–19
Comparable Profiles · 2018–19
Jaren Jackson Jr.
APEX 45.0 · Shot Creator · 95% match
→
Robert Covington
APEX 35.7 · Role Player · 94% match
→
Joe Ingles
APEX 56.2 · Pure Playmaker · 93% match
→
Teammates · 2018–19 · 15 APEX-qualified
Al HorfordAron BaynesBrad WanamakerDaniel TheisGordon HaywardGreg MonroeGuerschon YabuseleJaylen BrownJayson TatumKyrie IrvingMarcus MorrisPJ DozierRobert WilliamsSemi OjeleyeTerry Rozier
2019–20 · Regular Season · Team: BOS, 60 GP Ranked #43

Ranked #43 of 246 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Point of Attack.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 53.1
16.8
of 32
Off. Impact
5.7
of 14
Shot Quality
19.6
of 28
Def. Impact
10.5
of 16
Creation
3.8
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (19.6 of 28) — 70% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (3.8 of 10).
vs 2018–19: APEX -0.9. Creation & Playmaking +4.0 (largest change); Shot Quality -2.9.
Style Metrics
51.8%
TS%
18.9%
USG%
6.3%
REB%
21.1%
AST%
2.88
AST/TO
0.223
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+2.17
LEBRON
+2.14
EPM
+1.4
BPM
+1.06
O-LBRN
+1.11
D-LBRN
1.6
VORP
APEX Score
53.1
Ranked #43 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
60
BOS
Archetype Secondary Creator · 59 of 246 players in 2019–20
Comparable Profiles · 2019–20
Ben Simmons
APEX 51.5 · Primary Creator · 93% match
→
Cory Joseph
APEX 48.5 · Role Player · 92% match
→
Paul Millsap
APEX 43.1 · Versatile Big · 91% match
→
Teammates · 2019–20 · 11 APEX-qualified
Brad WanamakerDaniel TheisEnes FreedomGordon HaywardGrant WilliamsJavonte GreenJaylen BrownJayson TatumKemba WalkerRobert WilliamsSemi Ojeleye
2020–21 · Regular Season · Team: BOS, 48 GP Ranked #173

Ranked #173 of 251 qualified. Pure Playmaker. Defensive role: Point of Attack.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 41.8
16.2
of 32
Off. Impact
6.7
of 14
Shot Quality
17.5
of 28
Def. Impact
8.0
of 16
Creation
4.1
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (17.5 of 28) — 63% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (4.1 of 10).
vs 2019–20: APEX -11.3. Creation & Playmaking -2.5 (largest change); Defensive Impact -2.1.
Style Metrics
53.9%
TS%
18.4%
USG%
5.9%
REB%
23.6%
AST%
2.85
AST/TO
0.318
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.34
LEBRON
+1.67
EPM
-0.3
BPM
+0.33
O-LBRN
+1.01
D-LBRN
0.7
VORP
APEX Score
41.8
Ranked #173 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Pure Playmaker
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
48
BOS
Archetype Pure Playmaker · 36 of 251 players in 2020–21
Comparable Profiles · 2020–21
KJ Martin
APEX 36.6 · Versatile Big · 96% match
→
Grayson Allen
APEX 41.3 · Efficient Wing · 95% match
→
Furkan Korkmaz
APEX 47.1 · Secondary Creator · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2020–21 · 15 APEX-qualified
Aaron NesmithDaniel TheisEvan FournierGrant WilliamsJabari ParkerJavonte GreenJaylen BrownJayson TatumJeff TeagueKemba WalkerLuke KornetPayton PritchardRobert WilliamsSemi OjeleyeTristan Thompson
2021–22 · Regular Season · Team: BOS, 71 GP Ranked #41

Ranked #41 of 270 qualified. Pure Playmaker. Defensive role: Point of Attack. Career-best APEX in this five-pillar window.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 55.8
16.2
of 32
Off. Impact
7.9
of 14
Shot Quality
18.9
of 28
Def. Impact
8.7
of 16
Creation
4.1
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (18.9 of 28) — 68% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (4.1 of 10).
vs 2020–21: APEX +14.0. Defensive Impact +1.4 (largest change); Shot Quality +1.2.
Style Metrics
54.0%
TS%
18.3%
USG%
6.4%
REB%
25.6%
AST%
2.68
AST/TO
0.249
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.50
LEBRON
+2.24
EPM
+0.5
BPM
+0.63
O-LBRN
+0.87
D-LBRN
1.5
VORP
APEX Score
55.8
Ranked #41 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Pure Playmaker
Def Role · Point of Attack
Games
71
BOS
Archetype Pure Playmaker · 34 of 270 players in 2021–22
Comparable Profiles · 2021–22
Derrick White
APEX 60.1 · Pure Playmaker · 95% match
→
Bam Adebayo
APEX 51.4 · Versatile Big · 95% match
→
Grayson Allen
APEX 52.2 · Role Player · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2021–22 · 19 APEX-qualified
Aaron NesmithAl HorfordDaniel TheisDennis SchröderDerrick WhiteEnes FreedomGrant WilliamsJabari ParkerJaylen BrownJayson TatumJoe JohnsonJosh RichardsonJuancho HernangómezJustin JacksonLuke KornetNik StauskasPayton PritchardRobert WilliamsSam Hauser
2022–23 · Regular Season · Team: BOS, 61 GP Ranked #128

Ranked #128 of 261 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Wing Stopper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 48.3
14.8
of 32
Off. Impact
6.8
of 14
Shot Quality
16.8
of 28
Def. Impact
8.5
of 16
Creation
3.8
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (16.8 of 28) — 60% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (3.8 of 10).
vs 2021–22: APEX -7.5. Defensive Impact -2.1 (largest change); Offensive Impact -1.4.
Style Metrics
53.8%
TS%
17.8%
USG%
5.3%
REB%
26.4%
AST%
2.74
AST/TO
0.196
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.92
LEBRON
+0.88
EPM
-1.0
BPM
+0.03
O-LBRN
+0.88
D-LBRN
0.5
VORP
APEX Score
48.3
Ranked #128 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Wing Stopper
Games
61
BOS
Archetype Secondary Creator · 38 of 261 players in 2022–23
Comparable Profiles · 2022–23
Donte DiVincenzo
APEX 50.0 · Role Player · 98% match
→
Cedi Osman
APEX 52.8 · Efficient Wing · 97% match
→
Santi Aldama
APEX 47.7 · Versatile Big · 97% match
→
Teammates · 2022–23 · 15 APEX-qualified
Al HorfordBlake GriffinDerrick WhiteGrant WilliamsJaylen BrownJayson TatumJustin ChampagnieJustin JacksonLuke KornetMalcolm BrogdonMike MuscalaNoah VonlehPayton PritchardRobert WilliamsSam Hauser
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Auto-generated from APEX v6.8 engine output. Pillar values reflect contribution to the APEX total (Off. Impact max 32, Def. Impact max 28, Creation max 16, Shot Quality max 14, Physical max 10). Scores are era-relative and not directly comparable across seasons.