Being in great physical shape isn’t an issue for most NBA players, but it has always been one of the bigger obstacles for Boston Celtics forward Jared Sullinger.
Sullinger, who is listed as 260 pounds, was criticized by Danny Ainge for not being in better overall condition in late April. It was reported that he would change his habits and work on getting in better shape heading into next season as he enters his fourth year in the league.
According to a recent report by Mike Woolfson of HNGN, Sullinger is already in great shape and ready for a big year:
Sullinger’s trainer, John Lucas, has reportedly said that Sullinger is in great shape and that he is ready to have a “special” season. Sullinger has actually been very good in his career with the Celtics so far he just hasn’t quite lived up to the lofty expectations that come with being as talented as he is. Sullinger also hasn’t been in good enough shape to play the kind of minutes the Celtics would have wanted him to.
The power forward decided to share some photos to show a comparison of his current shape and where he was a couple of months ago:
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— Jared Sullinger (@Jared_Sully0) August 12, 2015
In 8 weeks I only lost my chain!!!!! ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/6ivk59ZFUM
— Jared Sullinger (@Jared_Sully0) August 12, 2015
Sullinger’s shape isn’t overly impressive, but it’s clear that he has lost weight and still has plenty of time to do more work.
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