Ever since Jared Sullinger came into the league I have been waiting for him to become a good player. He’s been stagnant so far and I think he knows it. He’s never taken that extra step and maybe becoming the focal point for the Boston Celtics.
But now, finally, he’s visibly improving. His rebounding is better, he just looks better for the C’s. Both Sullinger and head coach Brad Stevens have noticed the improvement.
“I think, positionally, he’s probably better defensively and that’s probably put him in a position to better rebound. Instead of being a little behind a play, or a little above a roller, maybe he’s below a roller rand able to keep him off, or maybe he’s helping early and getting back so that he can block out appropriately so they can’t get his hands on it,” said Stevens. “As you get more aware, you get more experience, those things slow down for you about where you should be, and once you’re where you should be, talent takes over. And he’s in good defensive position often.”
“I’m moving a lot better. That’s it,” said Sullinger. “I’m moving a lot better. I feel better. The game is even slower. I saw the game at a slow pace before, but it’s even slower to be able to move the way I am.“
Now that Sullinger is starting to improve, it’s time for the Celtics to follow suit and get back into the Playoff race. And do you know what’s funny? Danny Ainge called it. He said that Sullinger would have a good year and it’s looking like that at the moment.
