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But Boston is hopeful that the last few days’ worth of events, including Garnett’s decision to agree on a three-year extension, combined with the selection of Jared Sullinger and Fab Melo in last Thursday’s Draft, combined with the team’s strong showing through Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, will convince the 36-year-old Allen to accept the team’s two-year, $12 million offer. NBA.com

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“We knew he had some tightness in his groin and in his flexor, which caused a little problem in his back. Stretching and flexibility will alleviate all of that,” Satch (Sullinger, Jared's father) said. “I was just surprised to find out that there were nine other guys that were supposedly red-flagged with different issues, but Jared was the only one that took all the hits. That’s what comes when you’re a pretty good player. You are the news and so they jump on you. Sometimes it feels unfair, but I’d rather for them to talk about him than not talk about him at all. If they’re talking about you that means you have something to offer.” Boston Herald

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Sutch Sullinger: “I’m just talking about some of the people that were on ESPN and in the national scene that, instead of reporting the news, they were trying to be the news. Some of the people were over the top with some of the things that they said about another human being instead of just keeping it on the professional side of opinions. It’s hard to hear so you don’t watch it.” Boston Herald

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Another concern about Sullinger is that he may not be tall enough for his post game to translate to the NBA. Ainge addressed that as well. "Length is an issue," said Ainge. "He has good width. There were a lot of these same kinds of issues with Glen Davis when he came into the league. Guys that are smart and have a good touch make the adjustment." On being able to keep up with Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo, Ainge said, "Sullinger's not a sprinter by any stretch, but he's a rebounder, and you've got to have the ball to run." Boston Globe

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According to NBA sources, the concerns about the 6-foot-9-inch Sullinger’s back are minor, and the Celtics will find out more when their doctors examine him in the coming days. Team president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said Sullinger has a “disk’’ issue but expects him to play in the Orlando Summer League beginning July 9. Boston Globe

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“The fact that Jared Sullinger fell to us is just fortunate,” Celtics coach Doc Rivers said, “Last year he would have been a top-five pick, all year he was a top-10 pick. The fact that he kept falling to us gives us a rebounder, high IQ player, great passer, and a very good shooter from the outside. Gives us some physical force. Boston Globe

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The Celtics were reassured about selecting Jared Sullinger partly because of their relationship with his agent, David Falk. Sullinger had been projected to go higher, but his status changed in recent weeks because of a back injury. “Jared had some health concerns, but we felt like the reward was worth the risk,” director of player personnel Austin Ainge said Thursday night. “If you’re picking toward the end of the first round everything’s not going to be perfect, but we feel like these guys were what we wanted and we’re really excited.” Boston Globe

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Gary Dzen: Ainge reveals Sullinger has a herniated disc:" Our medical staff thinks that short-term and long-term there may be some maintenance issues." Twitter

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Henry Abbott: New Celtic Jared Sullinger's agent, David Falk, is already sitting at Doc Rivers' table, 'cause Falk represents Austin Rivers too. Twitter

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Chris Mannix: Piggybacking @Adrian Wojnarowski's last tweet, hearing from tms picking in teens that have little interest in Jared Sullinger. Falling like a rock Twitter

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Scott Howard-Cooper: The Jared Sullinger cooling is not about the back injury. He was losing momentum before reports of a red flag. I had him 15 before that. Twitter

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He said Sullinger has seen a respected back and spine specialist who isn't nearly as alarmed as some teams, insisting that even the most extreme of solutions here would only keep him on the shelf for a few months. And after downplaying the severity of the situation in our interview last week, Falk continued to warn the many general managers who are thinking about passing on this problematic prospect. "I'm a big investor in bonds, because I don't like to take big risks," Falk said. "I'm not like these NBA general managers who risk their career on drafting guys with potential. I like to buy bonds. Jared Sullinger is a Triple-A bond. "He's a can't-miss, solid guy, a great rebounder, great shooter, a very intelligent guy, a coach's son. He may not be able to jump as high as some other guys, but the last time I looked, jumping is not a major prerequisite for playing power forward in the NBA." SI.com

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It looks like Jared Sullinger isn't the only big time NBA draft prospect to have medical issues hurt his stock. Multiple league sources say that NBA team doctors are concerned about a meniscus issue in Baylor forward Perry Jones III's knee. ESPN.com

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Dime: What was your favorite memory from the whole process? John Henson: I would say the friendships I made and meeting all the guys who are going through the process with you. Myself, Terrence Jones, Perry Jones, and Jared Sullinger we all had a lot of workouts together, and got to know each other really well. So we are good friends now just based on going through this whole thing with each other. Dime

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Tom Moore: #Sixers Rod Thorn on Jared Sullinger: 'We are considering him (at No. 15). He is a talented player. Twitter

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Tom Moore: Fourteen players invited to green room at Thursday's NBA Draft. No Perry Jones III, Terrence Jones, Jared Sullinger or Arnett Moultrie. Twitter

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I asked Sullinger if he was disappointed about not receiving a green room invitation. “No,’’ Sullinger said. “Not at all. I really could care less.’’ Racine Journal-Times

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Ohio State power forward Jared Sullinger told me Monday night he won’t be working out for the Bucks before the draft. A close friend of Duke guard Austin Rivers also told me Monday that Rivers won’t be coming to Milwaukee , either. Racine Journal-Times

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For instance, Terrence Ross could fall into the teens and end up better than Bradley Beal. Moe Harkless is not a lock for the top 20 and he could end up better than Harrison Barnes. Perry Jones and Jared Sullinger each came into the season projected as possible top 5 picks and both could slip out of the top 20, and Sullinger was left out of the green room invites. NBADraft.net

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Sam Amico: NBA GM: "Sullinger will lead all rookies in rebounding. So yeah, please, let him drop to us." Twitter

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