J.J. Sullinger, Satch?s oldest son, played 94 games in his three years at Ohio State and averaged 9.9 points per game. After playing six years overseas, Sullinger currently works in real estate and is involved with nonprofit organizations in his hometown of Columbus. Despite the busy schedule Sullinger sees the importance of giving back.
?I love giving back to kids and community ? it?s a good cause,? J.J. Sullinger said. ?I try to do as much as I can. As a family we take it (giving back) head on in athletics and community. Help a situation, help a cause and we take it on full throttle.?
?We try to apply the game of basketball to life,? he said. ?My dad tried to instill those things. Basketball does not define you. Being a good person defines you.?
Having put the professional game behind him, Sullinger has moved on to more important things.
?Family is more important than basketball,? Sullinger said. ?Give up dreams to make sure my children can have theirs. It (me being home) means the world to them and to me. I know it?s the best decision.?
Battling cancer on the basketball court has filled the void for Sullinger.
?I know plenty people who have survived and some who didn?t make it,? Sullinger said. ?The only way to beat it is to fund and fund raise. We?re going to find a cure. I?ll do whatever I can. I?m passionate about it. I will do anything I can do to fight this cause.?
