Satch Sullinger was asked last week what his son Jared is doing, right now, and his voice curled into a shrug.
“I have no idea, man,” he said. “He’s working out in Toronto. That’s all I know.”
Told that the Celtics haven’t ruled his son out, Satch Sullinger said, “Not sure that would change anything for him. He has to make up his mind about what’s important But if you’re going to stand in the way of progress, then get out of the way. . . . All I know for sure is that the signs aren’t good. Even if Phoenix kept him, that wouldn’t have made it any better for him. He still has to face himself.
“As a dad, man, it hurts. But water seeks its own level. It’s up to him.”
“People are looking for players with his ability who can help,” Satch Sullinger said. “But you have to make a commitment to yourself before you can help someone else. You’re under pressure — under the gun.
“He’s a Sullinger — he can handle being under the gun. Most people who get cut and can’t get back in the league don’t have the talent, but that’s not Jared. He’s got the talent. Last year when he was at 300 pounds, he still managed to get 25 double-doubles.”