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Daveon Crouch has become one of BC's most explosive defensive players. But the nickname "Bam" is not from football at all.

Smart was named as the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year. He became a fan favorite for the Boston Celtics due to his aggressive style of play and how he always put his body on the line.

Jackson, a 2023 Defensive Player of the Year and two-time NBA blocks leader (3.0 BPG in 2022–23), also stretches the floor, posting 37.5% from deep in 2024-25.