In case you haven't heard, Rajon Rondo has been suspended 2 games for fighting with ex-Mr. Kim Kardashian. You may remember hearing me talk about a similar event not even 7 months ago. Of course, we have tickets for tonight's game which will now be played without their best player.
That's right, believe it or not Rondo is the Celtics best player at this point. He is going to be the one to lead them to another championship. It's one thing to stick up for a teammate but you can't incite a riot. He needs to learn self-control.
Rondo was having a great season up to this point and had just tied John Stockton with 37 straight games with 10+ assists (trailing only Magic Johnson with 46). Now, that streak is over because of his immaturity and recklessness. 2 steps forward, 3 steps back.
He's still an All Star player and it's only two games (Albeit one that we're going to. Can we get reimbursed?) but he needs to learn. If I'm writing another one of these posts in 7 months maybe it will be time to stop chalking it up to youthful indiscretion and instead start looking at him as someone with serious character issues.
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Raging Rajon Rondo
Let’s be honest, the Celtics are fortunate Rajon Rondo was only suspended one game for bumping into referee Marc Davis. First, it was definitely done on purpose. Watch the tape again. Second, he now has a “history” of disrespecting the refs. Back in February, Rondo was suspended 2 games for throwing the ball at an official. So, yes, a 1 game suspension is a lucky break. As much as losing your best player in the middle of the playoffs can be considered a break. And, lest you be confused, Rondo is the Celtics best player.
For argument’s sake, let’s ignore the fact that the Celtics went into the playoffs already missing Jeff Green, Jermaine O’Neal and Chris Wilcox. What we can’t ignore is that Ray Allen is hurt much worse than anyone is saying. His scoring threat and ability to stretch the defense affects the rest of the team and their play on the offensive end. Without that they become stagnant and obvious: Isolate Pierce; hit Garnett underneath; let Rondo drive to the basket. That’s all they’ve got. Now we’re losing the Rondo element and relying on two guys in their mid-30’s. Not quite the blueprint for success.
We also can’t forget that Mickael Pietrus has been hurt much of the season and is still working back from a concussion. Greg Stiemsma’s played on aching feet all year long. If either of those guys go down, does Doc Rivers have the bench depth to replace them? I don’t think so. That’s why it’s so important that Rondo acts like a veteran. This is his sixth season as hard as that is to believe. We consider him the Kid because he’s playing with the illustrious Big 3 but he is a man in his own right and probably should have learned something from playing with these guys about keeping your emotions in check. He embarrassed himself and hurt his team in the process. This most likely will be their final run together. Let’s hope we’re not blaming Rondo for an unfortunate and premature ending.
For argument’s sake, let’s ignore the fact that the Celtics went into the playoffs already missing Jeff Green, Jermaine O’Neal and Chris Wilcox. What we can’t ignore is that Ray Allen is hurt much worse than anyone is saying. His scoring threat and ability to stretch the defense affects the rest of the team and their play on the offensive end. Without that they become stagnant and obvious: Isolate Pierce; hit Garnett underneath; let Rondo drive to the basket. That’s all they’ve got. Now we’re losing the Rondo element and relying on two guys in their mid-30’s. Not quite the blueprint for success.
We also can’t forget that Mickael Pietrus has been hurt much of the season and is still working back from a concussion. Greg Stiemsma’s played on aching feet all year long. If either of those guys go down, does Doc Rivers have the bench depth to replace them? I don’t think so. That’s why it’s so important that Rondo acts like a veteran. This is his sixth season as hard as that is to believe. We consider him the Kid because he’s playing with the illustrious Big 3 but he is a man in his own right and probably should have learned something from playing with these guys about keeping your emotions in check. He embarrassed himself and hurt his team in the process. This most likely will be their final run together. Let’s hope we’re not blaming Rondo for an unfortunate and premature ending.
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