Marcus Smart named All-Rookie Second Team

Marcus Smart's consistent effort drew praise from Celtics fans throughout the season.

The Celtics no. 6 overall draft pick Marcus Smart has been named to the All-Rookie Second Team according to ESPN Boston's Chris Forsberg:

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart lands on All-Rookie second team. pic.twitter.com/ySEUVM0kfW

— Chris Forsberg (@ESPNForsberg) May 18, 2015

The 6'4 guard averaged 7.8 PPG, 3.1 APG, 3.3 RPG and 1.5 SPG in 27 minutes in his rookie campaign. Smart's ability to hit big shots, defend his man, and maintain poise has drawn praise from Coach Stevens and others around the league.

Inexplicably, Celtics rookie James Young received a vote:

Here are other rookies who received votes for All-Rookie first and second teams: pic.twitter.com/EZOwPHIX0b

— Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) May 18, 2015

In 10.7 MPG, Young averaged 3.4 points and 1.4 rebounds. Most of his time was spend in Maine with the Red Claws where he had some brilliant games. Though considering Young's strong performances were exclusively in the D-League, it's dumbfounding he picked up a vote.

Both Young and Smart are full of potential. While Young continues to develop his skills, Smart is obviously already more integrated into the "now" plan. Hopefully the All-Second Team recognition will only fuel Smart's fire to get better as Celts fans expect signs of improvement in his sophomore campaign.

Photo courtesy of AP Photo/Charles Krupa