Celtics sign Marcus Smart and Semih Erden, commemorate Bob Duffy's birthday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:01 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
On July 5, the Boston Celtics marked key events in their history. Marcus Smart signed a rookie-scale contract worth $14.8 million after being selected as the sixth overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. Over his tenure, Smart emerged as a distinguished defender, earning the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2022. The date also commemorates Semih Erden's signing by the Celtics in 2010, while former Celtics forward Bob Duffy, who played six games in the team's inaugural season, celebrates his birthday today.
- •Marcus Smart signed with the Celtics on July 5, 2014.
- •Smart earned All-Defensive First Team honors in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
- •Semih Erden joined the Celtics on July 5, 2010.
- •Bob Duffy, former Celtics forward, was born on July 5, 1922.
- •Duffy played six games for the Celtics in the 1946-47 season.
- 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Marcus Smart, Semih Erden signed; Bob Duffy born
"Today in Boston Celtics history, Marcus Smart signed a rookie-scale contract worth $14.8 million with the storied franchise.
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