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PF Jared Sullinger (2x 1st Team ALL B1G & All American, Anyang KGC, S.Korea)

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An impressive showing. He also logged more minutes, 34, than any player on the team. Looks like Rivers is increasingly viewing Sullinger as a guy to be relied upon.
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Doc laughed off reporters the other day when asked about a possible trade for Demarcus Cousins that would involve Sully.
 
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All aboard! Sullinger eyes next stop
January, 10, 2013
By Chris Forsberg | ESPNBoston.com

BOSTON -- Jared Sullinger registered his second double-double of the season by chipping in 12 points and a career-high 16 rebounds (a Celtics high this season) as Boston topped the Phoenix Suns 87-79 on Wednesday night at TD Garden.

What's more, Sullinger was a team-best +24 in plus/minus, bringing his season total to a glossy +66. Sullinger is one of only four players in the positive this year for Boston and has opened a comfortable cushion over closest competitor Kevin Garnett (+44).

But after Wednesday's game, Sullinger wasn't in the mood to reflect on individual efforts nor did he want to trek down memory lane and revisit his draft-night slide to the Celtics at No. 21.

"I could care less," Sullinger said of his draft position. "We?re winning; we?ve won four in a row. That?s my main focus: Winning. Last June is behind me."

But what about those 16 rebounds? That's an eyebrow-raising total, particularly for a rookie.

"It?s a blessing, a lot of hard work. But the train doesn?t stop here," Sullinger said. "We've got to keep going, we've got to make it to the next stop. After that, it's the next stop, after that it's the next stop. We?re the underground railroad."

What exactly is his next stop?

"Don?t know yet," Sullinger said with a smile. No doubt it's a lofty perch. Kind of like the praise that Garnett bestowed upon him.

"I knew he had like 10 [rebounds] or something, but I didn't know he had 16. That's what's up," said Garnett, who then expanded on what makes Sullinger so good on the glass.

?First off is effort," Garnett said. "Any time you?re playing defense, any time you are stealing the ball, rebounding -- all that?s effort. Obviously, his timing, body positioning -- he has the perfect body for rebounding. He can take the pounding and bump a little bit, and he has great anticipation when it comes to the ball. And he has great hands. Put all that in the pot, you got Jared Sullinger, that?s what makes him a great rebounder."

Celtics coach Doc Rivers humorously pointed out Sullinger's unique combination of instincts and technique.

"I?ve seen him play, like I?ve told you guys before, since he was a sophomore in high school and he played against [Rivers' son] Austin?s team," Rivers said. "Ohio Red, I know the name of his AAU team that played [Austin's] Each 1 Teach 1 in at least six different national title games in AAU. And I was sitting there watching all of them; I think Jared even won all six, too.

"In one of those games he had like 27 rebounds and it was crazy watching him. I was upset at all my son?s bigs because I actually said, ?How can that fat, slow guy get all those rebounds. There?s no way!? And now I realize he?s not slow and he?s actually not fat. He?s just round. But he has great feet, he really does. And you don?t appreciate that for a while when you watch him. He?s quick and he has great feet."
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http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4701058/all-aboard-sullinger-eyes-next-stop

Sullinger sets Celtics' season high with 16 rebounds
January 10, 2013

BOSTON -- Last June, Jared Sullinger waited for his name to be called in the 2012 NBA Draft. Twenty players were chosen before the Celtics selected him with the 21st overall pick, a move they were excited to make that late into the first round.

The Celtics praised Sullinger's rebounding early on. While many teams passed on the forward due to concerns of a herniated disc, the Celtics were looking for size and brought him on board.

Seven months later, the rookie set a new team season high with 16 rebounds (including five offensive) against the Phoenix Suns.

"You've got to have a go-get-it attitude when it comes to rebounding," said Sullinger. "And that's what I have."

Sullinger has been a welcomed addition on a team that has struggled on the glass over the years. He is averaging 5.7 rebounds this season, including 10.0 per game during the Celtics four-game winning streak.

"I keep saying, 'Rebounds translate,'" said head coach Doc Rivers. "Most of the great rebounders aren't that tall when you think about it. They're big, they're physical, and they have great instincts. I think that's the number one thing. You have them big, you have them thin. Dennis Rodman was tall and thin -- he got all the rebounds. Just think about the list of great rebounders. They just have a knack for the ball, and they have great hands, every single one of them."

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[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp0xEoKNQ9o"]ESPN Boston: Jared Sullinger postgame vs. Suns - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhgkwY6Y17s"]Jared Sullinger: 'We're the Underground Railroads' - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgBv9vpNxKk"]Kevin Garnett on Jared Sullinger and Carmelo Anthony - YouTube[/ame]
 
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Celtics rookie Jared Sullinger is opening eyes
By Jason Mastrodonato
| Globe Correspondent

January 11, 2013


WALTHAM ? Doc Rivers used to refer to the 16-year-old Jared Sullinger as the ?fat, slow guy.?

The Celtics coach knew all about Sullinger?s game, even saw the 240-pound teenager haul in 27 rebounds once for his All-Ohio Red AAU team. Rivers?s son, Austin, played for Each 1 Teach 1, which Doc said lost to the Ohio Red in at least six national title games.

What Rivers didn?t know is the same thing everyone else in the NBA seems to be discovering after letting Sullinger fall to the Celtics with the 21st overall pick in last year?s draft.

?Now I realize: He?s not slow, he?s actually not fat ? he?s just round,? Rivers said. ?But he has great feet. He really does.?

The 6-foot-9-inch, 260-pound rookie set a season high with 16 rebounds Wednesday, playing 34 minutes (another season high) in an 87-79 win over the Suns ? despite playing against 6-11 Marcin Gortat.

Sullinger, 20, is ranked 15th in the NBA in total rebound percentage, which measures the available rebounds a player grabs. According to basketball-reference.com, Sullinger has hauled in 18 percent of his available boards, which is less than 1 percent fewer than Dwight Howard and DeMarcus Cousins.

Against a Suns team that scored 50 of its 79 points in the paint, Rivers needed to go big, and Sullinger played big.

?He?s very poised,? said Kevin Garnett. ?You?re not going to get under his skin. And practice every day is not easy. Our practices are hard. They get emotional, passionate.

?The games ? there?s popcorn popping and concession stands, and [the media] sitting three seats away from us. The practices are real and they get intense at times.?

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http://bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/...pening-eyes/xCYoiDymH8r5FnnE5rfhTK/story.html


Celts rookie matures as rebounder
January 11, 2013
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Mark Murphy / Boston Herald

Kevin Garnett, feeling a little fatherly yesterday, called Jared Sullinger, ?the kind of guy you want your daughter to bring home.?

There?s no telling what Garnett will say once Sullinger springs for his first 20-rebound night. The rookie forward had 16 rebounds during Wednesday?s win over visiting Phoenix, which was the most by any Celtics player this season, Garnett included. Sullinger averaged 10 rebounds during the Celtics four-game win streak while matched up against Suns? Luis Scola (6.4 rpg), the Knicks? Tyson Chandler (10.5 rpg) and the Pacers? Tyler Hansbrough (4.3 rpg), all veterans with some rebounding credentials.

Asked about his fondness for contact, and his surprising readiness for NBA contact, Sullinger said he was reminded of a story. And when he?s reminded of a story, it usually involves his family back in Columbus, Ohio.

?I grew up around contact,? he said. ?One day we went to the park, me and my brothers. I went up for a layup and Julian pushed me into the pole and I started bleeding. I go running home crying to my mom, and she says, ?Go see your father.? And my father tells me, ?Do you want a trophy that says you?re the best player ever, or do you want to earn a trophy that says you?re the best player ever.? You know me, I?m like: Just give it to me. He said, ?No, go back out there.? So my mom cleaned me up, patted me on my butt and said, ?Good luck, baby.? And I went back out there.

?I was 6,? said Sullinger. ?We?d play one-on-one, they?d let me past them, and then they?d either push me or just block my shot. James was 16, and Julian was 11 or 12. I always tried to play with them, and that was tough. I have two brothers and a father who took no sugar on their ice tea. That?s what it was. That?s where I get my nastiness from.?

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http://bostonherald.com/sports/celtics_nba/boston_celtics/2013/01/celts_rookie_matures_rebounder
Big-brother program pays off
Extra nudge from KG hits home, sparks rookie Sullinger's inner beast
Updated: January 10, 2013
By Chris Forsberg | ESPNBoston.com

WALTHAM, Mass. -- Celtics rookie Jared Sullinger attributes much of his basketball development to his three older brothers: James and Julian Sullinger, and Kevin Garnett.

OK, so there's no blood relation between Jared Sullinger and Garnett, and the "Big Ticket" initially bristled Thursday at the suggestion of being the "Big Brother," but he ultimately acknowledged the supporting role he has played in nurturing Sullinger this season.

Spearheaded by blossoming play at both ends of the floor, Sullinger finds himself the team leader in plus/minus through 35 games, having surged past the "Big Plus/Minus" himself. Coming off a plus-24 effort in Wednesday's win over the Phoenix Suns -- one in which he registered 12 points and a career-high 16 rebounds -- Sullinger now is plus-66 for the season (Garnett, the perennial leader in that category, is second on the team at plus-44).

That tells only part of the story. Sullinger endeared himself immediately with a relentlessness on the glass, but his defense has improved, he's quietly finding ways to chip in offensively without needing plays designed specifically for him and he's simply making good things happen on the court (as evidenced by his glossy plus/minus stats).

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"I can always hear him in the back of my head," Sullinger said of Garnett. "He's always trying to mentor me, tell me what I can do, what he sees. Trying to make me see what he sees."

But a quiet toughness -- a venerable mean streak -- has emerged from a player who jokes that off the court he's as cuddly as a teddy bear. Heck, even Garnett noted, "He's a guy you want your daughter to bring home." Just don't put him on the basketball court with your daughter.

During Monday's slugfest with the Knicks, Sullinger earned some stripes with teammates. After producing a fourth-quarter block on Carmelo Anthony, Sullinger won a scramble for the ball only to find himself swarmed by Tyson Chandler. The two wrestled for the ball. Sullinger was unwilling to give it up to the hulking 7-foot Chandler and earned a whistle -- and a Chandler shove -- for his trouble.

Celtics coach Doc Rivers noted how Chandler -- infuriated by the rookie -- proceeded to bark at him on the Boston bench throughout the final frame. Back in teddy bear mode, Sullinger simply laughed at him. It's a careful balance between playing a physical game and not letting emotions overtake him.

That's a lesson he learned on the playground with his older brothers at age 6.

"A little story of mine: One day we went to the park, and it was me and my brothers. I went for a layup, and Julian just pushed me into the pole," Sullinger said. "I started bleeding, so I went running home. I'm crying to my mom, and my mom's like, 'Go see your father.' My father told me, 'Do you want a trophy saying that you're the best player ever, or do you want to go earn that trophy that says you're the best player ever?' And, you know me, I was like, 'Just give it to me.' He was like, 'No, go back out there.' So my mom cleaned me up. She patted me on the back and said, 'Good luck, baby.' And I went back out there, and we started playing again."

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http://espn.go.com/boston/nba/story...cs-jared-sullinger-kg-brotherly-push-pays-off

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz5YSG179qA"]Doc Rivers on Jeff Green and Jared Sullinger - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDNbz54Cayg"]ESPN Boston: Jared Sullinger at practice (01.10.13) - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaTXCU4I6IQ"]Jared Sullinger 12 points,16 rebounds (career high) - Highlights vs Phoenix Suns 1/9/2013 - [HD] - YouTube[/ame]
 
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Sullinger: 'Happy to hack' in victory
January, 12, 2013
By Greg Payne | ESPNBoston.com

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Jared Sullinger shoots a jumper over Houston's Patrick Patterson.

BOSTON -- There might come a time later in this Celtics season when Jared Sullinger's rookie status needs to come back into sharper focus.

But for now, there's little mention of the R-word around Sullinger, unless it's in the context of optimism over what could be his very bright NBA future, given his level of consistent productivity over the last several weeks.

Sullinger's fruitful first-year campaign continued Friday night, as he registered his third double-double of the season (and second in as many outings) with 14 points on 7-of-8 shooting to go along with a team-high 11 rebounds in 27 minutes in Boston's 103-91 victory over the Houston Rockets.

Only two parts of Sullinger's game on Friday suggested a young player was on the floor: his tenacious pursuit of the ball and his six personal fouls. Everything else -- his decision-making, passing out of double-teams, knowing where to position himself -- was decidedly veteran in nature.

His fouls on Friday weren't registered with enough frequency to detract from his overall production, and he even light-heartedly jabbed at his tendency to foul, which was a cause of considerable frustration for him as recently as three weeks ago.

"As long as we?re winning I?m happy. Happy to hack," Sullinger joked. "No biggie."

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[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5H0Rdoz-kI"]Jared Sullinger 14 points, 11 rebounds - Highlights vs Houston Rockets 1/11/2013 - [HD] - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8i3vhCGofM"]Jared Sullinger leads Celtics to win - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwiRj614g5U"]NBA Rooks: On the Road with Jared Sullinger - YouTube[/ame]
 
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starBUCKS;2289907; said:
Doc laughed off reporters the other day when asked about a possible trade for Demarcus Cousins that would involve Sully.
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He should laugh. The Celtics are last in the NBA in rebounding and Sully is working on changing that as he gets more PT. He's got a great opportunity there. Cousins is an idiot with a lousy shooting percentage for a guy who spends a lot of time in the paint.

Boston got a steal in the draft. :biggrin:
 
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What an easy guy to cheer for. We were so fortunate to have Jared here for two years. He'll be the next great Celtic IMO. A lot of Dave Cowens in this kid - just a savvy hard worker with a blue-collar attitude to go along with a lot of skill.
 
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As Jake alluded... Cousins for Sully is a great trade

Sully-great teammate both in locker and on the floor; very stable; phenom attitude; sky is the ceiling
Cousins-no one wants to be around him; unstable; crappy attitude; probably has maxed out

Rivers is actually giddy.. he knows he has a Top 3 pick and can't believe it's his.. with the Celts being around the top for so long, he never thought he'd get one like this drafting where they have

Aren't we glad our Cavs chose Waiters.. and how happy we are with our rebounding corp
 
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Sunday, January 13, 2013
NBA: Weight is over for Boston Celtics' Jared Sullinger
Bill Doyle NBA
[email protected]

When Celtics coach Doc Rivers watched Jared Sullinger play AAU ball few years ago, he loved his rebounding skills, but thought he was fat. That doesn't bother the Celtics rookie.

?I was fat when I was a kid,? Sullinger admitted.

Sullinger used his weight to overpower his opponents.

?It was just my way of throwing people around,? he said. ?I was just being a big bully. When I went to college, I realized I couldn't do that anymore. I had to get in shape and still be able to keep my strength. Then here (in Boston), I've got to stay in shape in order to play all these games. I finally shed all the weight.?

Sullinger has been listed as high as 280 pounds, but he said he's down to 267 or 268.

Just three years ago, Sullinger averaged 24.5 points and 11.7 rebounds to earn the James Naismith Award as the nation's top high school player and led Northland High of Columbus, Ohio, to the No. 1 ranking in the country.

Sullinger remained in Columbus and became a two-time All-American at Ohio State. He led the Buckeyes to the Sweet Sixteen as a freshman and a Final Four berth as a sophomore, the latter with a victory over Syracuse at the Garden in the East Regional final.

Sullinger fell out of the NBA lottery when back issues were discovered at a pre-draft camp in Chicago and the Celtics took him with the 21st pick last June. Sullinger said his back feels fine.

?I'm good. No problems,? he said. ?Everybody expected me to go down. I've played every game. So booyah.?

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Maxwell on Sullinger: "Tremendous force on the inside"
January 12, 2013

Cedric Maxwell joins Sports Tonight to discuss all things Celtics including their 5 game winning streak and the steady improvement of Jared Sullinger.

Maxwell says the emergence of the second unit has allowed the Celtics to rest their older veterans and keep them fresh as the season goes on. That will continue to pay big dividends and in that respect, the contributions of the second unit can't be measured. But throughout the season, the Celtics have seen Sullinger continue to grow and improve at an incredibly steady rate.

"[Sullinger is the] best offensive rebounder the Celtics have had...," began Maxwell...

"Since Paul Silas, or you," interrupted Gary Tanguay.

"[Sullinger's] a tremendous force on the inside. And he gives [the Celtics] second chances," said Maxwell.
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[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G48MmB_Oziw"]Jared Sullinger bench power leads Celtics again - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEbuC12Miow"]Jared Sullinger: "[KG's] the Greatest" - YouTube[/ame]
 
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Paul Pierce: Jared Sullinger at All-Star weekend is a ?no-brainer? 01.14.13
By Mike Petraglia

Entering Monday, there wasn?t a hotter rookie in the NBA than Jared Sullinger. The first-year player out of Ohio State was a huge reason the Celtics bench had awoken from its slumber and helped the Celtics run off five straight wins. Sullinger had back-to-back double-doubles against the Suns and Rockets and is averaging 25.5 minutes per game in the first six games of January.

Sullinger is fourth among all rookies in rebounding at 5.9 rebounds per game and tied for fourth in double-doubles with three. But perhaps most significant to the Celtics is the contribution he?s made as a rookie on a team with championship expectations. Anthony Davis (New Orleans), Andre Drummond (Detroit) and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (Charlotte) are all on teams that will likely be watching the playoffs on TV in the spring.

Celtics captain Paul Pierce said there is no doubt in his mind Sullinger should be part of NBA All-Star weekend activities when a team of the best rookies take on a team of the best second-year players in Houston.

?I think that?s like a no-brainer,? Pierce said with a smile. ?In the rookie class, I can?t even name five quality rookies. [Sullinger] is playing well and playing significantly for the ball club. I definitely think he should be there.?
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[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8i7IvDDHUU"]Paul Pierce on Charlotte Bobcats and Jared Sullinger - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mcie4Uciq1s"]Jared Sullinger's Blog - YouTube[/ame]
 
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