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Can Sullinger become a top 5 NBA rebounder within 2 seasons?
« on: September 25, 2014, 01:37:05 PM »

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Per 36 mins Jarred Sullinger:
*17.3 points 10.6 rebounds.
*coming off back surgery, and fairly overweight
*playing out of position
* being forced by coaching staff to 'develop' his three point shot and 16-19 foot jumper, and replace the 3.7 three pointers and 26% 3 point shots with 47 % 2 point FG efficient attempts.
These shots also hurt his rebounding numbers because it moves him out of the paint and reduced his rebounding % opportunities.

*Has lost 15 pounds
*playing his natural position PF and taking better % shots around the rim & subsequently increasing his rebounding opportunities and field goal %.

He needs another 2.4 rebounds per 36 minutes.

Anyone else think there's a decent chance we have a future top 5 rebounder in the NBA named Jarred Sullinger?


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Re: Can Sullinger become a top 5 NBA rebounder within 2 seasons?
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2014, 01:38:03 PM »

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« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2014, 01:39:10 PM »

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I think he'll still be encouraged to shoot it from deep, unfortunately.
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« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2014, 01:48:49 PM »

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I think Zeller will help his game and make him play inside more.  Anyone else recall how Butler used Matt Howard.
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« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2014, 01:56:26 PM »

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top 5 is a tall order.  I'd be thrilled if he can average over 9 per game at any point. 

besides, our center 2 years from now will be in the top 5   ;)
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« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2014, 01:58:11 PM »

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He was a top 5 offensive rebounder last season iirc.
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« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2014, 02:05:49 PM »

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« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2014, 02:07:36 PM »

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I doubt it. 9 avg and 2-3 offensive is realistic

He will pull down 13 , 15 , 17 several times in the year though. Just cant do it consistently like drummond or zbo can
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« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2014, 02:07:40 PM »

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idk about top five, but what i said all along during the summer of love, is, why can't sully become a love like player.

Look at what you posted:  Per 36 mins Jarred Sullinger: 17.3 points and 10.6 rebounds, well, Kevin Love's second season per 36 was 17.7 points and 13.8 rebounds.

its why i wanted to keep love and the picks rather than dealing them.  i'm ok with the thought of a rebuild process.  it's also why, i'm ok with dealing rondo.
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« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2014, 02:14:09 PM »

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Quote from: boscel33 on September 25, 2014, 02:07:40 PM
idk about top five, but what i said all along during the summer of love, is, why can't sully become a love like player.

Look at what you posted:  Per 36 mins Jarred Sullinger: 17.3 points and 10.6 rebounds, well, Kevin Love's second season per 36 was 17.7 points and 13.8 rebounds.

its why i wanted to keep love and the picks rather than dealing them.  i'm ok with the thought of a rebuild process.  it's also why, i'm ok with dealing rondo.

Not the "I think Sullinger will be a better player than Love" prediction, again ::)
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« Reply #10 on: September 25, 2014, 02:14:32 PM »

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Quote from: boscel33 on September 25, 2014, 02:07:40 PM
idk about top five, but what i said all along during the summer of love, is, why can't sully become a love like player.

Look at what you posted:  Per 36 mins Jarred Sullinger: 17.3 points and 10.6 rebounds, well, Kevin Love's second season per 36 was 17.7 points and 13.8 rebounds.

its why i wanted to keep love and the picks rather than dealing them.  i'm ok with the thought of a rebuild process.  it's also why, i'm ok with dealing rondo.

Bc sully actually plays defense from start to finish and does not cheat for rebounds (stat pad)
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« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2014, 02:16:14 PM »

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Quote from: triboy16f on September 25, 2014, 02:14:32 PM
Quote from: boscel33 on September 25, 2014, 02:07:40 PM
idk about top five, but what i said all along during the summer of love, is, why can't sully become a love like player.

Look at what you posted:  Per 36 mins Jarred Sullinger: 17.3 points and 10.6 rebounds, well, Kevin Love's second season per 36 was 17.7 points and 13.8 rebounds.

its why i wanted to keep love and the picks rather than dealing them.  i'm ok with the thought of a rebuild process.  it's also why, i'm ok with dealing rondo.

Bc sully actually plays defense from start to finish and does not cheat for rebounds (stat pad)

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« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2014, 02:16:19 PM »

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I expect Sully to be a regular fixture in Top 10 or Top 15 rebounds (per game & total) during his NBA career. Getting into the Top 5 is something I could see him doing once or twice but not year in year out. Especially not if paired with a center who needs to hang around the paint (decreasing Sully's rebounding opportunities).

Sully is a Boozer-esque rebounder.
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« Reply #13 on: September 25, 2014, 02:26:29 PM »

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Quote from: Jonny CC on September 25, 2014, 01:38:03 PM
No

this was my initial reaction, but after reconsideration I do believe Sully has the rebounding knack and a perfect role model (Kevin Love) to look to for how to develop his body and game. I think he does have that potential should his back hold up.

Zeller and Oly can let him play the 4, where he should do his best work. I am optimistic now that it appears he is actually losing some weight. Homeboy has a very well rounded (no pun intended) set of skills. He should be able to be a good scorer, great rebounder and serviceable defender for the next 5 years.

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« Reply #14 on: September 25, 2014, 02:26:39 PM »

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Probably not.


If the Celtics get a true C that fits the need (Either a defensive dirty job guy or the overall star they need), they are likely to steal possible rebounds and the Celtics shooting % could go up (less offensive rebounds)

If the Celtics get a true C, Sully will like see a reduction in minutes to because of Olynyk and the new C sharing time.
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