Sullinger eventually needs to lose weight. How much?

[Smokeeye123]

Since its so easy to get "ripped" and "shredded" I want to see some pictures of some of the impressive physiques you guys have.  And please don't say "it's his job to be in shape" because it's his job to be a good basketball player.  Besides, being lean and muscular doesn't mean you're automatically atheletic.

Sully is young, probably a bit undisciplined with his diet, and sure, a little doughy.  But he uses that extra weight really well.  He's a good ball player guys, quit hating.

It'd be a lot easier for the average joe to get in shape if they were a millionaire who could afford a chef and trainer to help them eat healthy and get in shape.

Cop out.  Eating right and lifting heavy stuff is a personal choice that doesn't take a millionaires money to do.  The average joe and Jared sullinger just choose to be a little fluffier.   It all boils down to discipline and effort.  As long as sully keeps beasting on the boards, he can lack a little discipline when it comes to his bod.

Jared can't stay at his current weight. When he shifts to PF there are players who will blow by him unless he sheds some weight. If he wants a large contract it's literally his job to be in the best shape he can be and maintain the best body he can to best do his job. There's a difference in working in a cubicle and deciding to be fat and being a professional athlete and choosing to be fat.

[Neurotic Guy]

Since its so easy to get "ripped" and "shredded" I want to see some pictures of some of the impressive physiques you guys have.  And please don't say "it's his job to be in shape" because it's his job to be a good basketball player.  Besides, being lean and muscular doesn't mean you're automatically atheletic.

Sully is young, probably a bit undisciplined with his diet, and sure, a little doughy.  But he uses that extra weight really well.  He's a good ball player guys, quit hating.

It'd be a lot easier for the average joe to get in shape if they were a millionaire who could afford a chef and trainer to help them eat healthy and get in shape.

Cop out.  Eating right and lifting heavy stuff is a personal choice that doesn't take a millionaires money to do.  The average joe and Jared sullinger just choose to be a little fluffier.   It all boils down to discipline and effort.  As long as sully keeps beasting on the boards, he can lack a little discipline when it comes to his bod.

Not to make a big deal of it because you are right in a general sense, but it's not all about choice.  There are many variables when it comes to people's bodies that make it easier/harder/impossible to sculpt a great physique.  I agree that Sully doesn't need that to be effective, but I'm not sure it has anything to do with discipline.  It may have to do with finding the right balance of strength, size, speed, etc. to maximize his effectiveness.  Weight training and caloric intake have body impacts that vary from person to person.  Sully's back likely needs carefully monitored strengthening and it's probably not OK for him to go all out with strengthening.

I have arthritis in my shoulders -- and it's not from overuse or trauma -- just the way my body is.  I am an older guy and I'd like to build strength in my shoulders, but my shoulders can only take so much.  My point being that muscle-building is not all about personal choice.

[satch]

Hmmm....you gotta wonder about a player that puts weight on during the season.

[BballTim]

Hey, I give Sully no excuse for being out of shape.

Rondo was out for a year with a torn ACL, he's ripped like a cheetah. 

Bradley missed a lot of time not too long ago with a double shoulder surgery - came back looking as fit as ever.

KG was oft injured in his last couple of years AND 36 years old, but he has never looked fat or out of physically unprepared.

  KG was definitely physically unprepared in 2012. He's had other years where it took him a while to get into good playing shape as well IMO. And it shouldn't be too hard to figure out why it would be easier to stay in shape with shoulder surgery than back surgery.

[ScottHow]

I think Sully's jump shot will be more important than his weight. While I think he'd benefit from losing 10 lbs or so... IMO his improvement on his outside jumper will be the key.

[moiso]

I think Sully's jump shot will be more important than his weight. While I think he'd benefit from losing 10 lbs or so... IMO his improvement on his outside jumper will be the key.

His outside jumper would probably improve with weight loss.  He'd get more lift, more consistently.

[clover]

I wonder who will lose more--Sully or Fav?
And who will gain more muscle--KO or Sully?

[kozlodoev]

I think Sully's jump shot will be more important than his weight. While I think he'd benefit from losing 10 lbs or so... IMO his improvement on his outside jumper will be the key.

His outside jumper would probably improve with weight loss.  He'd get more lift, more consistently.

Yeah, I don't think this is how it works.

[manl_lui]

I wonder who will lose more--Sully or Fav?
And who will gain more muscle--KO or Sully?

Fav would lose more weight imo
Sully will gain more muscle

[PhoSita]

I think Sully's jump shot will be more important than his weight. While I think he'd benefit from losing 10 lbs or so... IMO his improvement on his outside jumper will be the key.

His outside jumper would probably improve with weight loss.  He'd get more lift, more consistently.

Yeah, I don't think this is how it works.

I could see how losing weight might make him quicker and a bit more agile, allowing Sully to become a better pull-up jumpshooter, or operate more quickly out of pick-and-pop plays.  That seems to be how it's worked out for Kevin Love.

[kozlodoev]

I could see how losing weight might make him quicker and a bit more agile, allowing Sully to become a better pull-up jumpshooter, or operate more quickly out of pick-and-pop plays.  That seems to be how it's worked out for Kevin Love.

I don't think he's having issues with pick and pop plays, as a matter of fact the long jumper has been his best jump shot this season.

He mostly spots up behind the three point line regardless, and I don't think losing weight will help with these, he just has to figure out a way to take higher percentage shots.

[D.o.s.]

It will help him have a longer career though, by virtue of putting less strain on his knees.

[moiso]

I think Sully's jump shot will be more important than his weight. While I think he'd benefit from losing 10 lbs or so... IMO his improvement on his outside jumper will be the key.

His outside jumper would probably improve with weight loss.  He'd get more lift, more consistently.

Yeah, I don't think this is how it works.

You never heard of player's 3point percentage being lower than usual until the player gets in proper shape?  It happens all the time.  Less weight is also going to equal less fatigue when he is shooting those jumpers.

[kozlodoev]

I think Sully's jump shot will be more important than his weight. While I think he'd benefit from losing 10 lbs or so... IMO his improvement on his outside jumper will be the key.

His outside jumper would probably improve with weight loss.  He'd get more lift, more consistently.

Yeah, I don't think this is how it works.

You never heard of player's 3point percentage being lower than usual until the player gets in proper shape?  It happens all the time.  Less weight is also going to equal less fatigue when he is shooting those jumpers.

If it happens all the time, I'm sure you have many glorious success stories up your sleeve to entertain us with. Until then, I'd stick with the statement that jump shots are one of the last elements of one's game to be affected by carrying extra pounds.

[SHAQATTACK]

Well....

Somebody should post a pic of BiG Baby in his locker door.

Say n. ....dude you never want to look like this .....do you?