There has been plenty of time now to celebrate, digest, and accept the performance Boston Celtics rookie Kelly Olynyk put forth in the NBA’s summer league.
The question can now been raised: What, besides beautiful flowing locks, can Boston Celtics fans expect from young Mr. Olynyk.
That summer league show consisted of 18 points and 7.8 rebounds, while shooting 57.8 percent from the field over five games. Also of note, Olynyk's 4.2 fouls and 2.4 turnovers per game. He did hit 3-of-13 from beyond the arc, but only attempted 30 treys with Gonzaga, so it is safe to say that isn't a real part of his game.
Moving forward this summer, Olynyk developed a case of plantar fasciitis that held him out of workouts with the Canadian National Team.
That particular ailment has Celtics fans on edge, as it is the problem that plagued Kendrick Perkins for much of his Celtics tenure.
Following all the praise heaped on Jared Sullinger prematurely last season, there was legitimate reason for concern. Sullinger’s red flag on draft day, his back, wound up coming to fruition. The rookie played in only 45 game ...
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Breaking Down What Boston Celtics Can Expect from Kelly Olynyk
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