“I think that’s the biggest thing — defense,” Sullinger said. “And as I realize I’m in better shape, I’m doing more things on the defensive end than I’ve done in the past two years. I’m kind of finding my way. I was telling Walt (McCarty, assistant coach) the other day, I’ve blocked more shots in practice …”
At that point in the discussion, Kelly Olynyk came down the hallway and offered a drive-by comment.
“That’s a lie,” he said.
Sullinger smiled and said, “It was your shot, as a matter of fact.
“But I’ve been blocking more shots than I’ve ever blocked in the past two years,” he continued after Olynyk had turned the corner.