How Good Can Rondo Be?

he’ll never be an all star. He’ll be an effective starter, but never reach that level. Bank on Derrick Rose making several allstar teams before Rondo even gets considered for one.

It’s all subjective, I believe can be as good as Doc Rivers, Dennis Johnson, Mark Jackson, etc…

I honestly believe that he can achieve a quadruple double before his career is over. Maybe more than once.

He will still get better, he is far from his peak.

He will be as good as his jumpshot allows him to be. With a reliable jumpshot he’s an all-star. Without it, he’s just another good helter skelter guard.

rondo really is a great point guard. this year, he is really missing free throws which makes you want to avoid him where foul shots matter. if don chaney can learn to shoot, so can rondo who works very hard. all star to be and a celtic lifer.

He can’t shoot at all, period. If he works of his shot then he can be an all star.

In watching Rondo this year I believe he will be a future all-star. Doc really needs to play him more. The Houston game he was on a roll in the first quater. Doc takes him out, he sits half of the second period and when he comes back in he is out sync and didnt play well. Play the man 40 minutes a game and his learning curve will shorten dramatically and it will benefit the team. He is young he can handle it.

Rondo had to develop a reliable jumper and be consistant from the line. He’s a loooong way from all star right now.

Reaching all star caliber level this year and upcoming years might be harder than some people think. You have to look at the competition at that position. For this year I expect Calderon to have a fantastic year, Andre Miller will be very solid, you have Iverson in the east for at least this year (could be considered a PG for the all star game), Devin Harris will probably put up better numbers, TJ Ford is off to a very good start, Mo Williams is an excellent scoring PG, Arenas when healthy is an all star, and you have the number 1 overall pick in Rose. Then you have to factor in other up and comers for future years like Stuckey who everyone raves about, maybe Augistin, and Lou Williams and who knows if someone like Brandon Jennings will get drafted in the eastern conference. Rondo has it in im to be an all star but it won’t be easy. My prediction for all stars at the PG position in the east are Calderon, Iverson, and Andre Miller.

I was watching the Rockets broadcast when the C’s played Houston … Clyde Drexler said that he considered Rondo to be an All-Star caliber now, and is someone who doesn’t get the recognition he deserves.

Kozlodoev i dont know what your talking about when Tony Parker is 38.8 mpg, Chris Paul 37.8, and Jose Calderon 38.8 Why cant Rondo average around 39. If he did he would be more consistent and the team would benefit.

Funny thing is I just posted this questions last night of how good can this kid be? I agree with most people so far esp manup. Shooting, simply put Rondo can’t. I mean obviously he’s in the NBA so he can shoot but not like you need to in order to be a top tier guard. I look at what Chris Paul and Derek Rose bring to the table (Only a week worth of games for Rose) and see their potential and then I look at Rondo. I just don’t see it. I think Pruitt has more scoring ability but lacks the intangibles Rondo brings to the table ie. Speed, trust, defense and well I guess hands! Put those two together and you have a potential all star. Perhaps that is what Danny has in mind? Thoughts?

…that’s when he can be an allstar, imo. that’s the most disappointing thing on rondo this year, he seems didn’t get to work on it and didn’t improve his j’s. he’s exactly where he is like last year, just a setup man who drives and draws defenders so he could kickout to open men. don’t get me wrong, it’s great to have a pass first pg but when things get tight and the opponents locked on our best shooters, rondo gets stuck with the ball and doesn’t even want to take the jumper… til then, he’s just a lil above average.

See I thought or rumor had it that he worked on his J in the off season? That didn’t happen obviously! He still misses those floaters he likes and layups as well. Disappointing to be honest.

  He actually shot better last year then this from what I’ve been able to see on TV. So, I am afraid its a mental problem rather then a physical – especially on the free throws. I’ve said before in these forums that PP is going the same route. Used to be a excellent free throw shooter, now is blah. Its was/been a career long mental problem for guys like Wilt (who was a decent 3 point shooter) and Shaq. Free throws are not a physical thing, if you’ve watched young girls and handicapped peeps shoot them very nicely. And you can shoot 200 free throws every day in practice and with a mental problem, still can’t make them in a game.

I agree with Nick. When Rondo increases his free throw percentageand developes a reliable jump shot he will be able to do it all (and he will acquire them this year).