After taking a charge on Trendon Watford, Marcus Smart popped up with a flawless kip-up, sending the Wizards’ crowd into a frenzy.

It hasn’t been a minute since Marcus Smart started donning the Washington Wizards jersey and he’s already raising eyebrows for his defensive energy. After drawing an offensive foul in the fourth quarter during their duel with the Brooklyn Nets,

Though not likely to ever be the tallest or the most skilled player on the court at a given time, NBA veteran Marcus Smart has long been known for his tenacious defense and grit. Clearly, that toughness hasn’t left him since being traded to the Washington Wizards earlier this month.

After guiding the Washington Wizards to a victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, Marcus Smart reminded everyone that he’s still around — playing ball at the highest level. "I just wanted to continue to show everybody I still do this s—,

Washington Wizards guards Bilal Coulibaly (0) and Marcus Smart (36) high-five as Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday

It took 57 games for the Washington Wizards to hold a team under 100 points this season. Marcus Smart and the Wizards held Brooklyn to 12 points in the fourth quarter of their 107-99 victory over the Nets on Monday night.

ESPN’s David Dennis Jr. was also impressed with Smart’s kip up and gave credit to where it is due. He also pointed out an impressive milestone in the Wizards’ 107-99 win over the Cavaliers.

After guiding the Washington Wizards to a victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, Marcus Smart reminded everyone that he’s still around — playing ball at the highest level. "I just wanted to continue to show everybody I still do this s—,

Though not likely to ever be the tallest or the most skilled player on the court at a given time, NBA veteran Marcus Smart has long been known for his tenacious defense and grit. Clearly, that toughness hasn’t left him since being traded to the Washington Wizards earlier this month.

After taking a charge on Trendon Watford, Marcus Smart popped up with a flawless kip-up, sending the Wizards’ crowd into a frenzy.

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole has embraced his new teammate Marcus Smart with open arms and is excited to see what the defensive stalwart will bring to the team. “Huge addition to our team,” Poole said, after the Wizards’ 107-99 home victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

As expected, Smart will return to action Monday after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Magic due to a finger injury. Smart made his Wizards debut last Thursday against the Bucks, posting five points, one rebound, one assist and two steals in 17 minutes off the bench during a 104-101 loss.