Zeller's fire and Sully being Booed

[jbpats]

Just wanted to comment on a few things I noticed during last nights game.
Zeller got some key minutes down the stretch, I assume it was because KO was scratched from the lineup.. but I have to admit I was impressed by the fire he was playing with. Muscling guys out for the boards, taking it to the basket with authority. I'm usually down on Zeller but it might be time to give this guy more minutes. Do people think his playing time yesterday was a causality of KO being out, could it possibly have been a showcase game for potential trade suitors? Maybe all of the above?

On a separate unrelated note. I was somewhat shocked that Sullinger got booed during the game. Not sure why there was/is ill will towards him? Granted his conditioning for us was always an issue, but it's not like we gave him a max deal and he quit on the team. He was our low post/rebounding threat while he was here, two facets of the current team that are severely lacking right now. Just thought it was poor form to boo a guy for no reason, we didn't even offer him a contract, it's not like he chose Toronto over us.

[Ed Hollison]

Agree on the second point. Disappointing that fans booed Sullinger. Over what, being fat when he was here?

[BE-Celtic]

I guess they boo him just by tradition. People were ok with him leaving Boston I think so they dont feel heartbroken.

[hodgy03038]

Agree on the second point. Disappointing that fans booed Sullinger. Over what, being fat when he was here?

I don't agree with the booing but it seemed like his actions finger pointing and facial expressions was like "take this!" and previous game you could see how elated he was to beat Boston so I think it's like he crossed over to the other side and he is now the enemy.

[apc]

Was he booed at the introductions?
Its fair to boo him during the game, but i would expect some respect in introductions.
Watching TV i haven't notice the booing to be honest

[celts55]

Maybe people are upset that he couldn't be bothered to be in shape when he was getting paid here, than shows up looking like he lost 30 lbs there. Shows that it's not his "body type" or any other BS, he just didn't care enough to put in the work. I'm guessing that's a boo-able offense.

[jbpats]

Maybe people are upset that he couldn't be bothered to be in shape when he was getting paid here, than shows up looking like he lost 30 lbs there. Shows that it's not his "body type" or any other BS, he just didn't care enough to put in the work. I'm guessing that's a boo-able offense.

I'd argue that he looks heavier now.

[rickyfan3.0...]

Why do we always have to pretend he's 'slimmed down' or 'heavier'...? HES ALWAYS THE SAME

[Androslav]

Why do we always have to pretend he's 'slimmed down' or 'heavier'...? HES ALWAYS THE SAME

Exactly. He is what he is.

[celts55]

Maybe people are upset that he couldn't be bothered to be in shape when he was getting paid here, than shows up looking like he lost 30 lbs there. Shows that it's not his "body type" or any other BS, he just didn't care enough to put in the work. I'm guessing that's a boo-able offense.

I'd argue that he looks heavier now.

Really? I thought he looked much thinner. Guess I could be wrong.

[TheTruthFot18]

Agree on the second point. Disappointing that fans booed Sullinger. Over what, being fat when he was here?

It's called taking your career seriously. 

You can't be at your best when you're overweight. You're paid to be in shape. Not skinny, in shape. To play the game your getting paid to play.

When you're in better shape you can perform better. Like Tom Brady?

[The Oracle]

Sully looked as big as ever to me and as I have said before there is no way he is going to help Toronto this year being that heavy.  The NBA game is just to spread out and fast and he is just a slug at that weight.

Someone lit a fire under this team about 5 games ago and ever since everyone seems to have a different swagger.  Brown, Rozier, Crowder, K.O. and Zeller have been playing way more aggressively.   

[MasterEmile]

Zeller stringed together a series of about 10-12 games where he played really well last year, it was around the same time as this season. He then reverted back to his normal ''horribleness" and was back out of the rotation.
Having said that, hope he keeps it up this time around.

[GryphMinuteMan]

I have no problem with the booing. Didn't he part with some shots at the team when he left? Something to the extent of: "It's nice to finally play for a contending team"

[celticsclay]

Sully is pretty irrelevant. Last night was a decent game for him, but it was his best game of the season. He can barely stay in the Toronto rotation.