Garnett, as she indicates, has taken a liking to Sullinger. During their interview, KG had this to say:
“This kid is coming in, working his [butt] off, and he’s trying to be better. I’m giving him the book, teaching him everything I know.”
Learning the game from someone as experienced and well respected as Garnett can only lead to bigger and better things for Sullinger.
Among other things, she discusses Sullinger’s nicknames.
Sullinger said his former nickname, “Smokey the Swag Bear,” given to him by summer league teammate Craig Brackins, went overseas with its creator. Now he goes by “Youngin” or — an upgrade from Garnett’s usual rookie nickname — “Sully.”
Even Sullinger didn’t know what Smokey the Swag Bear meant.
Fortunately, the Boston faithful have taken a liking to “Sully.”
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Michael Brumagin is the “Tweet of the Day” columnist for Sheridan Hoops and a sports correspondent for Bleacher Report. You can follow him on Twitter.