Marcus Smart reveals JJ Redick wants him to bring intensity, leadership, and defense to the Lakers by simply being himself..

BOSTON — There was a time when Jaylen Brown couldn’t stand Marcus Smart. As Brown was ascending toward being a perennial All-Star, Smart was always in the way.

Marcus Smart eventually will receive his flowers in Boston. He’ll receive a video tribute when the Grizzlies play at TD Garden next season. Yet, his sudden departure from the Celtics has to be ...