Jared Sullinger drawing Boston Celtics’ interest
Jared Sullinger spent the past two seasons killing college basketball, but in the past month a so-so performance at the NBA combine and a serious back issue have pushed him further down teams’ draft boards. But where other NBA general managers smell concern, Danny Ainge smells opportunity. (Fox Sports Ohio)
Jared Sullinger has been red-flagged by NBA doctors, who cited concerns with his back, and most GMs feel that it will, in fact, cause his draft stock to slide. Sullinger’s lack of overall athleticism already had created some doubts, and perceived medical issues certainly won’t help. That said, the Celtics reportedly wouldn’t mind giving him a shot, and might look to trade up (if necessary) to do so. Right now, they own the Nos. 21 and 22 picks in the first round.
Sullinger is a big man (check) with offensive skill (check) who’s proven (check) and rebounds the basketball (check). Yes, Sullinger fits the mold for which Boston should be looking in the NBA Draft. He would have been a top five pick after his freshman season and was slightly better as a sophomore. His medical issues are troublesome, but if they cause him to drop long enough and don’t ruin his career, some team is going to find a late steal.
But let’s be honest. Somehow, he’s going to drop to the San Antonio Spurs and Gregg Popovich will turn him into a starter within two years. It’s impossible to avoid fate.
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Celtics Blog | Jay King | June 20, 2012
nooooooo please, he’s basically big baby, plays below the rim & can’t run with rondo—-Andrew Nicholson is a perfect fit
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too bad, he would fit great in Doc’s rookie rotation. you can’t get hurt if you don’t play
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Can we stop putting down Baby? He played well at the end for Orlando.
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But Bass is better. Baby blew his opportunity with the Cs. I loved him and was a big fan until his game, and more specifically, his effort, disappeared. I’d have preferred he stay a Celtic, but he wrote his own ticket out of town. Go Cs…
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I LOVE BIG BABY…but other than GLENN, Boston don’t need no babies…when you play with Boston you play with the BIG BOYS..babies [except BIG BABY DAVIS] need not apply..nor whiney pants…nor prissy pusses…nor ego inflated morons…these types of players do NOT A TEAM MAKE….
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Yeah, let’s get another injury riddled player that may end up out of the league. I say PASS. Let’s not waste these important picks on any player not 100%+ health wise. our team has been decimated for far too many seasons with critical injuries or even deaths. Package the picks, get creative, and move up. Go Cs…
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He looks like Big Baby without the midrange jumper. Can Sullinger hit from midrange?
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[...] back issue have pushed him further down teams' draft boards. But where … … More: Jared Sullinger drawing Boston Celtics' interest … – Celtics news ← The Inside the Hall Mailbag: June 20 | Inside the Hall | Indiana [...]
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I hesitate to consider a gent w a back problem having four surgeries myself I know how debilitating the problem can be. My vote is no – haven’t we lost enough time to injuries already? I am A Sullinger fan but I cannot condone this pick at this time.
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Please, no! Let’s get guys who are healthy and can run with Rondo.
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James, your last post was extremely eloquent. The cheering at the end of game 6 was the exact reason why the C’s are and will forever be my favorite team. Loyalty means something. By the way, did anyone see Rondo on Jimmy Kimmel?
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http://www.opposingviews.com/i/sports/nba/nba-rumors-hawks-looking-bring-ray-allen-or-jamal-crawford-move-draft
Dudes! The Hawks have the 23rd pick and want to move up…we have the 21st and 22nd picks right? Anybody want to jump on the “Get Josh Smith NOW” bandwagon with me? PLUS they are looking for a sharp shooter to come behind Joe Johnson…and guess who alledgedly wants out of Boston? It just makes sense. Trade the picks and Allen for Smith and Marvin Williams.
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Why would RA go to Atlanta? They’re not close to contending for a title. DA would have to basically raise his middle finger to RA, after resigning him in order to make the trade happen. I seriously doubt RA would ever agree to such nonsense. Josh Smith would be good, but is he truly Celtic ‘material’ and would he buy into the culture and our great chemistry with the players we can get back? Not happening re RA. Go Cs…
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My thing with Ray is…he’s let it be reported several times that he wants out. He’s criticized rondo on multiple occassions, and we can only imagine how toxic his corner of the locker room was after he was demoted to bench player. Of he wants to leave my thing is give him what he wants. Sign and trade him and the draft picks for Josh Smith who is a defensive captain and can rebound and post up anybody. I don’t know how you can question his desire to buy into our “tradition” when he’s repeatedly said he wants to play for us.
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What do you mean chemistry?? He’s at least 2x better than Brandon Bass, so obviously Bass would be a bench player. He an Rondo went to the same High School. He and KG would DOMINATE on the low blocks and in the paint. It works on ALL fronts. I’m surprised you’re skeptical. You seriously think KG is coming back for Joey Dorsey? An injured rookie in Jarred Sullinger? Seriously? KG isn’t coming back until we get a star which is exactly what’s needed to win championships in today’s game. I mean have you watched the finals lately? Who’s winning the finals…stars. We aren’t gonna win with mediocre injured players just because we play with great chemistry. That’s bogus.
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Who’s winning the Finals are the refs as they have severely impacted the games so that OKC is not playing on a level field. Yes, JS would be a great addition but KG is playing with 3 other HOFs and JS isn’t going to the HOF, ever. What KG wants is to see who we draft and can get as an FA. Getting Spencer Hawes or Camby makes more reality for the Cs than having to trade for Smith as I explained in my other comments. Yes, we need rebounding and both those guys I mentioned are unrestricted FAs. I prefer Hawes as he is much younger and has more game. Our team and bench will be fine if we resign RA, BB, GS, Chris Wilcox and get JG back from his injury. Then we have our draft picks which hopefully will be packaged so we can move up and then getting AB back will more than help KG resign for the 2-yrs I hope he will sign for. The chemistry is important and is there with this group and you can never dismiss that. We aren’t getting any young stud so let’s get EM and JJ playing and we’ll be a top team next season. Go Cs…
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Please re-read my first sentence until it sinks in. RA is never going to agree to go to Atlanta. Dallas or Chicago, teams that have LEGITIMATE opportunities to get to the Finals might be considered by RA. RA wants rings not just to get out of Boston…which I am not buying until he specifically says so. I question JS because I have never heard he wants to play for the Celtics. Yes, he would help but we don’t have the pieces to get him here via trade. ATL wants to move up in the draft, just as we do, and so our picks are not attractive to them. Go Cs…
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Ray doesn’t want out of Boston….his son’s medical needs are his prime concern…after all there IS life after[and coinciding with one's participation in] Basketball…EVEN in Boston..Ray Ray just wants to get what he deserves ….which is RESPECT..and FAIR TREATMENT by the Celt management…there needs to be a COME UPPINS guys….get REAL with the AMAZING CHAMPIONS you have the PRIVILEGE to have on your team….TREAT THEN RIGHT…NO MORE RACE HORSE MENTALITY !!!!!
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I’m afraid gents I’m going to have to recant on Jared _ loved the guy since high school and the up side is tremendous SERIOUSLY; I need more info on back problems so I’d have to leave to Danny! I hesitate to consider a gent w a back problem having four surgeries myself I know how debilitating the problem can be. My vote is no – haven’t we lost enough time to injuries already? I am A Sullinger fan but I cannot condone this pick at this time.
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JAMES I totally agree with your later post about the REFS controlling these playoffs..they make me SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOmad I could just SCREAM….and the worst part is they are not even SUBTLE…its like..OK you DEIGNED to criticize the mighty untouchable officials..so NOW you shall PAY…I say FIRE THE LOT OF THEM and turn em loose in the back bay of Boston without weapons….OR…FINE their ASSES off and THEN fire them ALL…what a bunch of ….
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I cannot comment on the refs at this point I am so upset it’s starting to feel out right political… eeeeewww can’t go there gives me the creeps!!!!!!!!
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WHO wants out of Boston?
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And stop with this whole “is he Celtic material” bull. We’ve won one championship in 20 years. Stop being elitist fans and understand that. You get to speculate material once you’ve got a dynasty, not when you won one championship in 20 years. That’s just embarrassing yourself. You think the Lakers questioned whether shaq was “Laker Material” No, and he got them 3 championships.
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guys with BAD BACKS should NOT play pro basketball…they will SUCK…AND they will further injure their bodies so when they are old they will be in chronic agony which all the money in the world will NOT help…
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Realisticly, JS is a no go! Would love him on the Celts but we have nothing to offer the Hawks! As for the kid with the bad back, don’t we have enough injury problems? We need KG if we want to contend next year and to re-sign him we need reinforcements! I’d be looking at Kaman at C and Gorden at SG… How to do that? I’m sure picks and Allen are gonna have to play a part… How? I dunno!
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