Rondocoaster

by Green17 on Dec 9, 2007 9:17 AM EST in Boston Celtics News & Links

Rondo is the star this morning following his 18 point, 7 rebound, 5 assist and 1 TO performance last night. Maybe the worries about Rondo's ability to play with the three stars will go away with a few more games like last night.

From Marc Spears' column today :

Rajon Rondo jumped in front of the spotlight usually reserved for the Celtics' star trio last night.
"I just wanted to come out and be aggressive," said Rondo, who entered the game averaging 8.3 points. "That was my mentality."
Said coach Doc Rivers: "Tonight, he was terrific. Every night is a different night. He's a roller coaster. He's a good one though, a fast roller coaster.
"We believe in him. We're going to keep putting him out there and we think he's going to keep producing. He made big jump shots tonight, too."
"When he's aggressive like that, we have better spacing," Allen said. "Normally, they are worried about me and Kevin and Paul. But when [Rondo] plays like that, he gives us another angle to our offense. He's a smart kid."
Chicago coach Scott Skiles seemed to agree.
"Rondo really hurt us tonight," said Skiles.

The AP game recap also focuses on Rajon. Marc Spears will also join the CSL guys for CelticsStuff Live at 8pm tonight.

And a big hat tip to Big Al for his stellar performance last night versus the Suns. Our new NBA Blogger Steve has a great piece for all of us who miss our friend Al .

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above and beyond all else, rr can flat out rebound- a big plus for a densively oriented team. i also like his cool demeanor- he stays level headed. danny knew it when he worked out all the points 2 drafts ago.

by nazzbo on Dec 9, 2007 10:43 AM EST reply actions

I was critical of Rondo last night in the chat really for the first time. I thought he need to finish more after he penetrated the paint off the dribble instead of kicking it out for three’s by other players. Well, as soon as I started being a bit critical of hom, he came caught fire and came alive. He had a great game.

I must remember my own words of advice:

“Patience is the companion to Wisdom”

Nice game Rondo. (we still shoot too many three’s but I can’t argue with 17-2. It must work).

by Master Po on Dec 9, 2007 11:08 AM EST reply actions

Rondo has been a roller coaster. It would be nice if he could start evening out his performances. Can’t depend on him if you don’t what you’re going to get from him – that goes for Doc and his teammates. He has been getting more assertive as he’s gotten accustomed to playing next to the Big Three.

Great game for him last night. Love seeing him be aggresive out there.

by Who on Dec 9, 2007 2:47 PM EST reply actions

Rondo was great last night, I just wish he’d be more consistant game to game. He’s shooting % is center-like. 52% I think. But his ft % is also center-like. 48%! Rondo should watch RA’s every move when he’s on the bench. Ray can finish at the rim & is consistant at the line.

by LuckyNumber07 on Dec 9, 2007 5:54 PM EST reply actions

He’s a very good player now and has so much upside. Way to go Danny. You knew who to hang on to.

I am so happy that Big Al is delivering for the Minny fans. Very happy to see that Telfair seems to be getting his act together. He now looks like the 2nd best player Minny got instead of the salary dump.

Also can’t believe the steal we got in Big Baby. Even we didn’t know as we picked Pruitt ahead of him but he is now a rotation man.

by Wildblu1 on Dec 9, 2007 5:58 PM EST reply actions