Celtics' Sullinger thanks Mom for rebounding: 'She gave me her booty'
Despite standing only 6-foot-9, Boston Celtics power forward Jared Sullinger is one of the NBA's top rebounders.
How, you ask, does he almost always come up with the ball despite no jumping ability and arms that aren't particularly long?
According to Celtics.com, Sullinger gets it from his mama:
Right now, Sullinger is fifth in rebound rate and defensive rebound rate, league wide. Also, only six players have grabbed more offensive rebounds.
Sullinger was asked after the game how he’s been able to outduel longer players on the glass lately, and his response triggered a few snickers among the media. “My mom,” he replied. “That’s a blessing my mom gave me; she gave me her booty, so I can give all the credit to my mama.” If that's the case, thank you, Barbara Sullinger.
This is what contract-year Jared Sullinger looks like, and the Celtics could not be more pleased.
