Jared Sullinger looked up into the raucous crowd and noticed a sight he’d seen countless of times before: an enthusiastic fan holding up his #7 Celtics jersey.
This time, however, it wasn’t 2015, and he wasn’t at TD Garden.
Instead, it was just a few weeks ago and Sullinger was starring in a Chinese Basketball Association game. And though he was donning his red Shenzhen Leopards jersey, many in the crowd still viewed him in Celtic green.
In fact, every time he sees a Sullinger jersey in the stands, the former 21st pick is reminded that though he’s far removed from his playing days in Boston, he remains a Celtic for life.