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.

Playing in just his third game with the team out of the nation's capital, Smart took a fourth-quarter charge while guarding Brooklyn Nets forward Trendon Watford—and drew a foul. He then proceeded to get himself off the floor with a kip-up and fired up the Washington crowd.

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—,

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

Washington Wizards Coach Brian Keefe has made one thing clear since his team acquired Marcus ... the Brooklyn Nets at Capital One Arena buttressed that belief. Middleton, 33, and Smart, 30 ...

Of course, Marcus Smart wasn't around for most of those. Smart and the Wizards held Brooklyn to 12 points in the fourth quarter of their 107-99 victory over the Nets on Monday night. Washington ...