2012 Draft Prospect: Jared Sullinger

[Bruno]

http://sportscasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/jared-sullinger.jpg
Height: 6-10
Weight: 281 lbs
Birthday: 03/04/1992
College: Ohio State

DraftExpress (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Jared-Sullinger-5029/)
nbadraft (http://www.nbadraft.net/players/jared-sullinger)

[ace3g]

Chad Ford ‏@chadfordinsider

Just filed to ESPN: Sources: Jared Sullinger medically red-flagged by some NBA doctors for back issues

http://espn.go.com/nba/draft2012/story/_/id/8069495/2012-nba-draft-docs-medically-red-flag-jared-sullinger-sources-say

[Thomas82]

Chad Ford ‏@chadfordinsider

Just filed to ESPN: Sources: Jared Sullinger medically red-flagged by some NBA doctors for back issues

http://espn.go.com/nba/draft2012/story/_/id/8069495/2012-nba-draft-docs-medically-red-flag-jared-sullinger-sources-say


You beat me to it.

[SenorSpur]

An unathletic tweener.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

An unathletic tweener.

See: Jefferson, Al; Randolph, Zack

[CGD]

This guy is such an enigma. I wonder how far he'll drop.

[racm]

Will he be this year's version of Blair?

[AFBlue]

Will he be this year's version of Blair?

I think he's too skilled to drop down into the 20's, let alone out of the first round. Blair was extremely undersized and not very skilled. He was probably overvalued as a mid-first rounder to begin with, whereas I think Sully has the talent to justify a lotto pick.

But, if he's been removed entirely from some teams' draft boards that obviously increases the chance he'll fall on draft day.

[SamoanTD]

He looks like he could be Diaw's little brother lol. He still will be a 1st rounder.

[CGD]

This will be the guy that team "should draft" anywhere from 9-16, but may slide beyond that. Not sure how the Spurs could trade in to the 1st round really, but I'd give this guy a look if he starts to fall beyond that.

I just dont see a package built around Blair fetching a first rounder. Maybe a late second rounder?

[stxspurs]

DX says
best case: Glen Davis
worst case: Luis Scola

ill take the worst case please:rolleyes

[BatManu20]

He won't get passed Miami at 27, maybe even Cleveland at 24 or Boston at 20 or 21.

[texbumTHElife]

6'10"?

On stilts maybe.

[SpursFaninMS]

Will he be this year's version of Blair?

Nothing like Blair--three inches taller, completely different skill set, ACLs.

Will not fall nearly as low as Blair.

Amazing how much people pick these guys apart after an extra year. He was the de facto #1 pick last year if he decided to leave school!!

There are concerns, but they've been blown out of proportion. His defense is a legit concern; but will it improve when he gets to work in an NBA strength and conditioning program? We'll see.

Moot point, though. He's not going to drop anywhere near us.

[dbestpro]

Nothing like Blair--three inches taller, completely different skill set, ACLs.

Will not fall nearly as low as Blair.



Sullinger is nothing like Blair sans medical. If you want a Spur to compare him to then take a look at Terry Cummings. Jefferson from Utah also comes to mind although Sullinger is capable of hitting the occasional three.

Blair doesn't even know how to shoot a jump shot. He may be the only player in the NBA who does not know how to shoot a jump shot.

[yavozerb]

Sullinger is nothing like Blair sans medical. If you want a Spur to compare him to then take a look at Terry Cummings. Jefferson from Utah also comes to mind although Sullinger is capable of hitting the occasional three.

Blair doesn't even know how to shoot a jump shot. He may be the only player in the NBA who does not know how to shoot a jump shot.

Guess you didnt watch Splitter this past season...

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Guess you didnt watch Splitter this past season...

...or, frankly, any time in his career.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

6'10"?

On stilts maybe.

If they're 1" stilts, you're onto something.

[dbestpro]

Some of ya'll are to laugh. You watch the one game a college kid loses and you think you know everything about his game. I've watched Sullinger play probably 30 games over his career, which is probably 29 more than the rest of you "but I've read draftexpress" experts.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Some of ya'll are to laugh. You watch the one game a college kid loses and you think you know everything about his game. I've watched Sullinger play probably 30 games over his career, which is probably 29 more than the rest of you "but I've read draftexpress" experts.

:lol I know, right? Dude has an ass as broad as an axe handle, good footwork and touch around the rim, and a mean attitude. In five years, he's going to be ZBo.

Oh, and he shot 40% from 3 on 1.4 attempts per game.

[CGD]

DX says
best case: Glen Davis
worst case: Luis Scola

ill take the worst case please:rolleyes

They actually have it the other way around, which would make a lot more sense.

[CGD]

BTW am I the only one seeing these think tank thread in the main forum? Is that intentional?

[Wild Cobra Kai]

BTW am I the only one seeing these think tank thread in the main forum? Is that intentional?

I was going to ask Bruno when the first one floated in.

Hey Bruno. Wassup with that?

[timvp]

I was going to ask Bruno when the first one floated in.

Hey Bruno. Wassup with that?

It was my doing. Other than last year, we've always moved these threads into the main forum a few days before the draft before returning them once the draft is over. Then come the FA threads . . .

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Cool.

[CGD]

It was my doing. Other than last year, we've always moved these threads into the main forum a few days before the draft before returning them once the draft is over. Then come the FA threads . . .

Makes perfect sense. Thanks.

[Mel_13]

Former Ohio State star and two-time all-American Jared Sullinger will watch the NBA draft inside a Columbus restaurant, not in the green room in Newark's Prudential Center, after the NBA declined to invite him to Thursday's draft.

NBA executive vice president Stu Jackson told ESPN.com that Sullinger would not be invited based on the reports the league had received that Sullinger wouldn't be selected in the top 15.

"He's more likely to go in the teens or in the 20s," Jackson said. "We continue to have contact with teams, but at this late date we don't anticipate inviting him."

http://espn.go.com/nba/draft2012/story/_/id/8094012/2012-nba-draft-former-ohio-state-bucketes-star-jared-sullinger-not-invited-draft

[DPG21920]

Damn, seems harsh - but you see how injuries (Blair ACL's) can cause talented bigs to fall. Especially backs. That is about as bad as it gets from an injury fear perspective. Still, late 20's? Might be worth a look if that is the case considering the odds of those picks sticking anyways. Plus, might be motivated to prove people wrong.

[DPG21920]

He does remind you a lot of Scola when he plays though (from the limited games I have seen and highlights), especially in the post. Very crafty and doesn't elevate very well, but gets his shots off at strange angles and using glass. Interesting kid.

[Spurs da champs]

^ except sullinger can rebound

[T Park]

seems like a more talented taller Blair.

[Salty]

seems like a more talented taller Blair.

almost completely different skillsets tbh

[CGD]

Wow 20s?? Seems too low, no?

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Wow 20s?? Seems too low, no?

Ask Portland about drafting medical red flags too high.

Oden
Roy
Bayless

Teams are starting to "get it". Medical red flags are as likely to blow up in your face as character red flags.

[SamoanTD]

Ask Portland about drafting medical red flags too high.

Oden
Roy
Bayless

Teams are starting to "get it". Medical red flags are as likely to blow up in your face as character red flags.

Especially when its the man's back AND he's a big which means he will banging down low just a matter of time before it goes.

[DJ Mbenga]

scola, poor mans kevin love is what i see. but at that position he will have to bang and a iffy back isnt so promising. he probably wont get past the celtics.

[freetiago]

Ive heard Celtics want to package both their picks to move up
then SA could be involved in some kind of 3 team trade to get a pick and send back a player
If sullinger falls that low he would be a good player
but as long as pop is here hell make sure sullinger would only backup the king

[SpursFaninMS]

scola, poor mans kevin love is what i see. but at that position he will have to bang and a iffy back isnt so promising. he probably wont get past the celtics.


A poor man's Kevin Love? I'll take that in a heartbeat. What 4/5 that can rebound and shoot the long ball wouldn't be considered a poor man's Kevin Love?

That's like calling someone a poor man's Kevin Durant.

[SpursFaninMS]

Ask Portland about drafting medical red flags too high.

Oden
Roy
Bayless

Teams are starting to "get it". Medical red flags are as likely to blow up in your face as character red flags.

Oden had no red flags. He played with a broken hand at tOSU...but that's not a red flag. He was the most "sure thing" to come through the draft in a while. To quote a draft profile: "Bound for a hall of fame career barring injury."

Don't recall Bayless having an injury history either.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Oden had no red flags. He played with a broken hand at tOSU...but that's not a red flag. He was the most "sure thing" to come through the draft in a while. To quote a draft profile: "Bound for a hall of fame career barring injury."

Don't recall Bayless having an injury history either.

Without ever playing an NBA game or sustaining an injury, he had to have post draft knee surgery and missed his entire rookie season. You think Portland didn't know something before he was drafted?

[iManu]

I only watched one game of Sullinger this year. I'd be willing to part with Green and Blair or Neal and Blair (in a heartbeat) (I'd even throw in Bonner, and this year and next years' 2nd rounders and a Whataburger).

We maybe need a gamble, and this kid can play (especially for at least a year).

[Wild Cobra Kai]

I only watched one game of Sullinger this year. I'd be willing to part with Green and Blair or Neal and Blair (in a heartbeat) (I'd even throw in Bonner, and this year and next years' 2nd rounders and a Whataburger).

We maybe need a gamble, and this kid can play (especially for at least a year).

In Sam Amick's composite scouting evaluation of 52 players yesterday, Sully was referred to as one of the best basketball players in the draft. The scouts were all anonymous, but whoever did this report said their team doctor did NOT red flag him.

I think he's going to have a very solid ZBo/Boozer type career. He's a plus interior scorer and a plus rebounder.

[iManu]

In Sam Amick's composite scouting evaluation of 52 players yesterday, Sully was referred to as one of the best basketball players in the draft. The scouts were all anonymous, but whoever did this report said their team doctor did NOT red flag him.

I think he's going to have a very solid ZBo/Boozer type career. He's a plus interior scorer and a plus rebounder.

When I watched him mid-season, I was ready to give up Parker for him. Probably still willing to give up Splitter for him, but I still don't want to gamble too much (if he's there around 15, Green + Blair, etc., could no-risk pull off that coup).

[iManu]

Err, Neal + Blair, etc. (if Green would be considered a sign and trade)...

[Wild Cobra Kai]

When I watched him mid-season, I was ready to give up Parker for him. Probably still willing to give up Splitter for him, but I still don't want to gamble too much (if he's there around 15, Green + Blair, etc., could no-risk pull off that coup).

He wasn't invited to the draft Green Room, so no one is likely to take him in the lottery's 14 picks.

DX has him at 19. NBAD.net has him at 23. Teams are spooked by this back thing.

[Maddog]

Oden had no red flags. He played with a broken hand at tOSU...but that's not a red flag. He was the most "sure thing" to come through the draft in a while. To quote a draft profile: "Bound for a hall of fame career barring injury."

Don't recall Bayless having an injury history either.
Oden Red Flags
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-redflags091307

[nickdaquick]

Oden Red Flags
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-redflags091307

Thats what I thought. I seemed to remember Oden being one giant red flag.

Sad thing is, I thought Portland made the right move by drafting oden at that time because he was such a dominant force defensivley and Durant was/is so skinny that I wasn't sure if he was just going to get pushed around. Guess that's why I'm not a GM.

Anyways, I do like Sully too and if he were to fall to the 20's, somehow, then the Spurs should push hard to grab him. He has 3 point range and good post moves. Not mention a good defender, rebounder, and leader. He would be a great side kick to duncan for next (couple?) year(s).