Rondo Updates

by Jeff Clark on Jun 12, 2008 6:04 PM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

Gary Dzen has the following updates on Rondo:

LOS ANGELES -- Rajon Rondo walked onto the Staples Center floor at 6:27 p.m., EST. He has both ankles taped, his injured left ankle no more heavily wrapped than his right.
The Celtics point guard is doing some light shooting right now. He's getting good elevation on his jump shot. He's relaxed and joking with his ball boys.
I'm sitting right next to the court, and at this point I see no hitches in Rondo's warm-up. He looks good.
UPDATE (6:47 p.m.): One thing we still haven't seen Rondo do -- cut. He's strictly been taking jump shots. This is not unusual, however. He never works up a big sweat before games. In other words, he's sticking to his usual routine,which is a good sign.
Rajon Rondo walked off the Staples Center court shortly after 6:45 p.m. EST. He didn't seem to have any problems with his left ankle during warm-ups.

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Ty for updates. Whew.

by SamuelAdams on Jun 12, 2008 6:21 PM EDT reply actions

Here is a photo of the ankle taken during the said warmups:

by kozlodoev on Jun 12, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions

nice pic and thanks for the updates. 8)

by Cman on Jun 12, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions

Nice picture…and that sounds good so far

by kmasterpedro45 on Jun 12, 2008 6:42 PM EDT reply actions

He’ll be fine

by Who on Jun 12, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions

He’ll be fine, but I don’t know how fast he’ll be. He needs to get in the paint and create havoc.

by silvershamrocker on Jun 12, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions

update:

LOS ANGELES — Rajon Rondo had a little fun with reporters in the Celtics locker room before the game.

When asked to rate the status of his injured left ankle, he said at first it was at about 85 percent. A few minutes later, he said it was 87.2 percent. Then, 89.4 percent.

â€It just went up,â€ said Rondo, drawing laughter. â€œHopefully [Iâ€™ll be about] 98 percent by game timeâ€¦Iâ€™m sure once my adrenaline gets going, Iâ€™ll be fine.â€

Rondoâ€™s left foot will be taped extra heavily, but he wonâ€™t wear a brace. He did reveal that he has not done any running since he injured his ankle in Game 3. He caught a lob pass yesterday but missed the layup.

Despite the fact that his point guard has not tested the ankle, Celtics coach Doc Rivers said he wasnâ€™t worried.

â€œHeâ€™s ready,â€ said Rivers. â€œItâ€™s a non-factor.â€

by Jeff Clark on Jun 12, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions