Rondo Article and Interview

by Jeff Clark on Aug 22, 2007 10:39 PM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

This year, however, Rondo suddenly finds himself with some intriguing options, surrounded by three guys who can all score at will. If anything, his biggest challenge may be resisting the urge of deference and seizing control of the offense. Rondo did make one thing clear: he's ready to call the shots on the floor this year, and he won't be shy when it comes time to give Garnett, Allen or Pierce a point in the right direction.
"When I'm out there playing with them, we're all basketball players. I don't look at how many All-Star (appearances) they have or how long they've been in the league. If they're in the wrong direction I'm going to speak up and direct them, whether it's Paul Pierce or an incoming rookie like Gabe Pruitt," Rondo said. "I'm just going to have to be more of a leader. Even though those guys have been in the league so long, I'm still going to have to direct them and tell them where to go."

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Wow, if we really have 3 scorers that can score at will, I will not be content unless all three finish the year with nothing less that 35ppg average each.

Only Chamberlain seemed to be able to score at will, and that was a long time ago; and there has been only one Chamberlain; please lets not get carried away now.
On paper only we have three good scorers waiting for the right chemistry to happen; and we wont know anything about that until they start playing. There is only one ball on the floor at any one time. Lets hope not all 3 of them want to score at the same time. lolol

by Reyquila on Aug 22, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah Yeah Rhondo. Just do what KG tells you to. Bring on Chicago and Detroit. Conference Finals. Go C’s

by FatJohn on Aug 22, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions

This is an amazing attitude from Rondo. This kid is going to shine especially if he has a positive attitude like this and is ready to take charge.

by pearljammer10 on Aug 22, 2007 11:32 PM EDT reply actions

Pearl, You know his play is going to be watched by Allen,Pierce,KG and Doc. He is the one really on the short leash. As soon as one of those guys calls him out he is gonna be on the bench. Doc is a veterans coach. He needs to practice his jump shot more and stop giving interviews. lol

by FatJohn on Aug 22, 2007 11:55 PM EDT reply actions

For all the people who think Rondo isn’t ready to be a leader or a reliable starting poing guard on this team i believe he’s gonna make them eat their words.
Besides improving his shot over the summer for the upcoming season Rondo has studied his other shortcomings and we will all see an improveds smarter player out there with the other stars

by micah kenneth on Aug 23, 2007 5:34 AM EDT reply actions

Balls. Nice.

by Cousin It on Aug 23, 2007 10:26 AM EDT reply actions

Yeah, Rondo is going to be really solid this season. He has the tools to utilize the opportunities he’s sure to get with the attention defenses will pay to KG, RA, and PP. If his jumpshot gets to a respectable level and he’s confident in taking that jumper he could rise at the very least to a better passing, better defense Devin Harris.

by alchemist on Aug 23, 2007 1:32 PM EDT reply actions