Sullinger was the Celtics’ 21st overall pick of the 2012 NBA draft and played 258 games for the team over four seasons.
As the 2022-23 season for many leagues around the world draws near, a number of former members of the Boston Celtics are finding new teams to play for. Among them is big man Jared Sullinger, according to HoopsHype’s Alberto De Roa.
Per De Roa, Sullinger will play this season for the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA)’s Shenzhen Leopards. This will be the former Ohio State star’s second stint with the CBA franchise, though in his last season with that team, 2017-18, they were known as the Aviators. They were the first overseas team Sullinger played for after his stint with the Toronto Raptors didn’t pan out. The Columbus native also has played for Anyang KGC of the Korean Basketball League.
Sullinger was the Celtics’ 21st pick of the 2012 NBA draft. He played 258 games for the team over four seasons.
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A years-long battle has reached its culmination, but there’s still plenty of work to be done
Tuesday night was a culminations of a years-long fight for the U.S. women’s national team. But in spite of a real mood of celebration in the air at Audi Field, the USWNT was also eyeing what comes next.
“This is a historic moment,” U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone said after the game. “This has never been done before. The amount of time and energy, the blood, the sweat, the tears that we’ve all put into this to make this a reality. We wanted a celebration.”
The celebration was deserved. As Parlow Cone noted, the CBA was a first of its kind. Never before had a federation’s men’s and women’s teams agreed to evenly split World Cup prize money, which FIFA heavily slants in favor of the men.
U.S. Soccer may have been the first federation to equalize World Cup prize money, but it won’t be the last.
“Federations have already been reaching out,” USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn said. “We’ve actually been working with the [English] FA. They want to know what the CBA looks like, how it works. We’re willing to share all our ideas, all the mechanics of it.”
Sep 6, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; United States defender Becky Sauerbrunn (4) speaks during a signing ceremony for the new Collective Bargaining Agreements after the match between the United States and Nigeria at Audi Field. Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports
Parlow Cone said she’s also been fielding calls from other federations.
“A number of federations have reached out to us about: How did you do it? Can you help us do it? From the players to the executives in the different federations,” the U.S. Soccer president said.
Of course, the reason federations need help figuring out how to make the numbers work is the massive gulf between the prize money FIFA awards men’s and women’s World Cup teams. Solving the issue at its root means eliciting change from FIFA, not advising federations on budgetary gymnastics.
“There’s so much from a global perspective [that can be done],” Megan Rapinoe said when asked what the USWNT would focus on next.
“We’ve got the World Cup coming up next year. Sponsorship dollars, the amount FIFA puts into it, the whole infrastructure around the global game needs to increase so much.
“All the results are there. We can’t really do anything else. The 2019 World Cup was amazing, the Euros were amazing, Champions League was amazing.”
As the likes of Rapinoe and Sauerbrunn near the end of their USWNT careers, the onus will now fall on the younger players to continue advocating for women’s players both at home and abroad.
On the night the team’s new CBA was signed, Sam Coffey earned her first USWNT cap. The Portland Thorns rookie was filled with gratitude for what her predecessors accomplished, and was aware of the responsibility the next generation will carry with them.
“Wow it’s our responsibility to continue the fight, to help them in any way we can, not just be little mooching young players who just reap all the benefits of now getting equal paychecks,” Coffey said with a laugh, “but just continuing this fight that started so many years ago.”
“There have been so many people over the years who have led us to this moment”
Andi Sullivan knows all of the work that led to Tuesday night, which means the U.S. national team midfielder will savor the moment just a little bit more.
Several luminaries will be present for the on-field ceremony, including USWNT players past and present, U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone and several members of the United States Congress, among others.
“I can’t wait for that to happen,” Sullivan told reporters on Monday. “There has been so much work to get this done for generations of players.
“It’s an historic moment, and we’re going to enjoy it on the field together. I think it’ll be a really, really special moment.”
The new CBA was agreed to jointly with the U.S. men’s national team, achieving the long sought-after goal of equal pay.
In addition to equal bonuses, working conditions and commercial revenue sharing, the USWNT and USMNT agreed to equally split World Cup prize money from FIFA.
That goal was particularly notable because it was the first time any men’s and women’s national team agreed to equalize World Cup prize money, which FIFA heavily tilts in favor of the men.
Sullivan knows that the CBA could not have happened without the struggles of countless USWNT players of the past, many of whom will be present in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.
“There have been so many people over the years who have led us to this moment, and we can’t forget their impact and their legacy,” Sullivan added.
“So it’s really cool that some people are able to come — obviously, not everybody — but some people are able to come and we recognize that it’s more than just the 11 players on the field or the 23 players in the camp at the time. It’s everybody and we all have had a huge role in it.”
The Boston big man alum will head to the CBA for one season, per reports.
Fan favorite former Boston Celtics big man Tacko Fall is headed overseas for the next stage of his basketball career per new reporting from The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Senegalese center is planning to sign with the Xinjiang Guanghui Flying Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association, based in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
Per Charania, the three-year NBA vet will join the Flying Tigers after going unselected in the 2019 NBA draft out of the University of Central Florida and starting his pro career with the Celtics. He played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2021-22 season.
The 7-foot-6 big man spent most of his time honing his game at the G League level with the Maine Celtics and Canton Charge, but has grown a considerable fan base at every step of his basketball career due to his gregarious nature.
“He didn’t invite me to do that,” said Stevens. “I’ve heard they’re ridiculous.” https://t.co/SeGhQxVitU
HoopsHype is continuing a new series that aims to educate its audience on the rules of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Here is an FAQ on the no-trade clause, including the distinction between the traditional no-trade clause and veto rights to …
HoopsHype is continuing a new series that aims to educate its audience on the rules of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Here is an FAQ on the no-trade clause, including the distinction between the traditional no-trade clause and veto rights to being traded for one season.
Michael Scotto: If the Nets trade Kevin Durant, it could mean the end of Kyrie Irving’s time in Brooklyn as well. There’s a school of thought from some that Brooklyn could get under the luxury tax by moving both Durant and Irving. While Nets owner Joe Tsai has clearly shown a willingness to pay the luxury tax for a championship-contending team, it may appeal less to him if the team is merely a playoff-caliber team. I don’t think deep down in their hearts within the organization that the Nets want to move Durant. That’s why the asking price is so exorbitant. I think, deep down, the Nets want Durant and Irving to come back and give it another shot. You’ve got Ben Simmons, who’s your third piece, they’ve added TJ Warren, they brought back Nicolas Claxton, Joe Harris is coming back healthy, and you’ve got a full season of Seth Curry.
Michael Scotto: If the Nets trade Kevin Durant, it could mean the end of Kyrie Irving’s time in Brooklyn as well. There’s a school of thought from some that Brooklyn could get under the luxury tax by moving both Durant and Irving. While Nets owner …
Michael Scotto: If the Nets trade Kevin Durant, it could mean the end of Kyrie Irving’s time in Brooklyn as well. There’s a school of thought from some that Brooklyn could get under the luxury tax by moving both Durant and Irving. While Nets owner Joe Tsai has clearly shown a willingness to pay the luxury tax for a championship-contending team, it may appeal less to him if the team is merely a playoff-caliber team. I don’t think deep down in their hearts within the organization that the Nets want to move Durant. That’s why the asking price is so exorbitant. I think, deep down, the Nets want Durant and Irving to come back and give it another shot. You’ve got Ben Simmons, who’s your third piece, they’ve added TJ Warren, they brought back Nicolas Claxton, Joe Harris is coming back healthy, and you’ve got a full season of Seth Curry.
Evan Sidery @esidery
While this was never an imaginable fit a month ago, the Celtics and Kevin Durant have the makings of a potent partnership.
For @basketbllnews, I explain why Boston chasing Durant is well worth the risk for dynasty-like potential in the immediate future: basketballnews.com/stories/nba-tr… – 7:30 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
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Ian Begley @IanBegley
At premier of Kevin Durant’s ‘NYC Point Gods’ film, Stephen Jackson was asked about BKN’s lack of success. It’s not entirely on Durant & Kyrie Irving, he says.
“I don’t like the coaching situation,” he says of Steve Nash. More on that & KD’s film here: sny.tv/articles/forme… – 1:35 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Notes from NYC Point Gods premiere:
* Pierce says KD trade to Celtics not happening
* Stephen Jackson puts onus on Nash for playoff flameout
* Mark Jackson reveals how 90s Knicks would’ve won title
* Artest’s theory on why NYC basketball is down nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 12:54 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players to average 20+ PPG in their rookie season (active players):
22.5 — Blake Griffin
21.2 — Luka Doncic
21.0 — Carmelo Anthony
20.9 — LeBron James
20.5 — Donovan Mitchell
20.3 — Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/iAElIPNKBp – 9:29 AM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Part 1 of the offseason Sixers mailbag is up.
Tackling a couple of lineup questions, the state of the small forward position, where the Sixers should be rooting Kevin Durant to end up, and power ranking the local sports teams at the moment: theathletic.com/3451581/2022/0… – 9:23 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Top 25 Point Guards of 2022-23 ranked by @Jorge Sierra:
#9: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Only players above him: Luka, Curry, Ja, Trae, Dame, CP3, Harden & Kyrie.
#24: Josh Giddey. Sandwiched between Lowry, DLo & Westbrook.
Every player #1-13 has been an All Star besides SGA. – 6:48 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
And for those asking about Kyrie, I would be surprised if Heat begins to pursue. Heat is all about team over individual; Kyrie placed himself over team. Perhaps Riley and ownership wake up one day and change their mind, but that would be a reversal from current position. – 5:07 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
If the Lakers wind up getting Kyrie out of the KD fallout, I hope the Nets turn around and trade for Myles Turner.
A defense built around Turner, Jaylen Brown, Ben Simmons and either Derrick White or Marcus Smart would be absolutely bananas. – 1:48 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Screw it, here are my predictions:
Kevin Durant for Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, two unprotected picks and one swap.
Kyrie Irving and Buddy Hield to the Lakers, Russell Westbrook and the 2029 1st to Indiana, Talen Horton-Tucker, the 2027 first and two 2nds to Brooklyn. – 10:08 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Writing up my KD thoughts for @celticsblog and I’m struck by remembering that Boston traded for KG on July 31 and Kyrie Irving in mid-August.
The Celtics care not for your late-summer vacation plans. – 9:23 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Lakers are in a bind, and it seems they have three remaining options: run it back, hold out for Kyrie Irving, or pull off a win-now deal.
For @basketbllnews, I explain why the Pacers present Los Angeles the most realistic pathway to quickly retool: basketballnews.com/stories/lakers… – 9:05 AM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
If we’re to believe that part of why Durant wants out of BKN is their refusal to give his good friend Kyrie Irving a new max deal, hard to believe he’d OK a trade to Boston, given the Kyrie history there. – 8:05 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Durant talks, with Boston and everyone else, will still likely drag out. Teams want to see what kind of appetite Brooklyn has for bringing KD/Kyrie to training camp. That will determine if the Nets come off their steep asking price. – 7:52 AM
Jared Weiss: They’re willing to replace Jaylen with Durant. They’re willing to risk the short-term age and injury risk to eschew a player who’s been consistently very good, has continued to improve, and was an All-Star two years ago. They’re willing to throw that away in order to get one of the best players in the game right now. Scotto: As far as Durant’s trade request to get out of Brooklyn, time will tell if that ends up getting honored or not. I’ll say this, Kobe Bryant at one time wanted out of the Lakers, and it didn’t happen. I think there’s still time here where it’s not a lock to me and other executives around the league that Durant gets traded. -via HoopsHype / July 28, 2022
