Once a kid ‘flipping in the hood,’ Marcus Smart surprised by bounce-up reaction (video)

The last time Marcus Smart did an in-game flip… it didn’t go so well.

This has been much more enjoyable.

The Celtics guard was lying on his back during a win over the Bulls on Monday. Then, he suddenly sprung to his feet – a moment that garnered widespread delight and awe.
NBC Sports Boston:

ICYMI – @smart_MS3 went full ninja against the #Bulls pic.twitter.com/e4hYPj8mr6

— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) March 6, 2018

A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston:

Marcus Smart said he has been surprised that his ninja flip has gotten so much attention. He learned flipping at an early age, adding that he was just a kid “flipping in the hood.”

— A. Sherrod Blakely (@ASherrodblakely) March 7, 2018

A fun quote for a fun moment.