Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big story line. Because there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump.

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been accused of “hazing and disrespect”  in a complaint filed by former Oklahoma State guard Stevie Clark against Oklahoma State University, its Board of Regents and head coach Travis Ford.

In Clark’s complaint which was filed in Oklahoma County Court on Wednesday, he claims that he was forced to take “psychotropic drugs,” in addition to having promises made to him during his recruitment to OSU that were unfulfilled which included being provided with a Camaro.

Clark’s complaint alleges that Coach Ford put him on drugs, without his consent, after he expressed frustration to Coach Ford about the alleged hazing from Smart.

CSNNE: Smart named in lawsuit against Oklahoma State

I have no idea what happened here, but when you read the complaint and all the things mentioned in it, it feels like this guy is trying to blame everyone but himself for his actions.

That’s not to say there wasn’t some hazing going on. I think there’s probably at least some light hazing going on at most sports programs (“hey freshman, carry my bags to the bus” or “hey freshman, it’s Chuck’s birthday, sing happy birthday to him”). That kind of stuff is generally all in good fun. It’s like the story of Kevin Garnett taking Mason Plumlee’s crab cakes. It’s about earning your respect and your place on the team.

But none of that really seems to matter in this case. This guy seems be the professional victim-type who never got his shit together and is looking for someone to blame. The case alleges OK State’s actions cost him a shot at he NBA, which is complete and utter BS. Everyone in the world knows if you’ve got the talent to play in the NBA, you’re going to get a shot. This kid played half a season at OK State and then never played anywhere else. If he was an NBA-level talent, some program would have overlooked his marijuana bust and pissing out of a moving car and let him play.

The only word of caution I have is that these types of people form long-standing grudges in their heads. Every personal failure is someone else’s fault, and ultimately, they pursue retribution. Hopefully this lawsuit is it for this guy. But if I’m Marcus Smart, I’m hiring some personal security. Professional athletes have their entire lives mapped out for the world to see. Once the season starts, everyone knows where Marcus Smart will be on most nights. If this guy wants to escalate things, he knows when the Celtics will play the Thunder. Smart won’t be hard to find.

Maybe this world has made me overly cautious about these things, but I’d rather be safe than have to write about some confrontation these guys have.

Related links: MassLive: Smart named in former teammate’s suit against Oklahoma State

Page 2: I think the David Lee on the Celtics is weird

The Boston Celtics open training camp in three weeks, and there will be no shortage of storylines for a team looking to carry over the momentum from last season’s second-half surge to the playoffs.

For Day 13 of our Celtics Summer Forecast, we asked our blogger panel:What’s the most intriguing storyline at training camp?

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John Karalis, Red’s Army (Lee’s role in Boston)

This is a weird thing. Don’t try to deny it. David Lee in a Celtics uniform is, in the long-run, going to be a forgotten answer to the trivia question, “Name all the teams David Lee has played for.” I don’t think he’s here to just fade into the background. But playing him a lot doesn’t make a whole lot of sense, either. Shouldn’t the Celtics be playing Sullinger and Olynyk a lot more to improve their trade value/develop their skills? I’m not sure where Lee fits. But he sort of has to fit somewhere.

ESPN Boston: Summer Forecast: What’s the story?

I think David Lee was just a way to get out of Gerald Wallace’s deal one year sooner. I personally think Lee will play half a season, show his worth, and get traded to a contender at the deadline. I don’t think he’s here to sit on the bench and I don’t think he’s here to be a big piece of the future. So it’s weird. Especially with all the bigs they have already.

Lots of other opinions on the storylines for this upcoming season. Follow that link to check them out… and here’s what other Red’s Army writers had to say:

Ben Mark, Red’s Army (Frontcourt roles)

Will Sullinger’s slimmed down body — at least as evidenced by Instagram photos — translate into improved, more consistent play? Will Lee get starter minutes? What’s Olynyk’s role in Year 3? Zeller started last year, how about this year? Is there space for Mickey to make an impact after signing a multi-year deal as a second-round pick? OK, so I just folded five storylines into one, but the fact remains that the frontcourt log-jam will be loads of fun to watch in training camp.

Mike Dynon, Red’s Army (Sullinger’s impact)

On his draft night, Sullinger was available at No. 21 because other teams had concerns about his back and conditioning. Those fears have come true in two of Sully’s three seasons. After Sullinger broke his foot last February, Ainge criticized the Ohio State product for being out of shape and overweight. Sully has responded by working out early and often throughout the summer, with his Twitter feed featuring photos of a slimmed-down physique. That’s encouraging. But Sully has a history of making weight-loss claims that proved dubious, so we reserve the right to see evidence of his improved fitness during this training camp.

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The rest of the links:

CSNNE: Three Celtics with the most to prove this season  |  WEEI: Danny Ainge’s most consequential trades: Hello and goodbye Jordan Crawford