Rondo Is Heating Up
by Jeff Clark on Jan 25, 2009 9:39 PM EST
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PrintA few days ago there was a note in the Globe about Rondo getting into a routine taking a certain number of shots each time he's in the gym.
At the conclusion of the last two practices in Waltham, Rajon Rondo has stayed on the floor and fired a series of deep jumpers in a workout that calls to mind the displays James Posey put on after practices last year and the ones Ray Allen has made a trademark.
Rondo, who puts up a combination of three-point shots and deep two-pointers right off the catch, said the workout has come with some encouragement.
"I've got a thing going on with [Kevin Garnett], so every time I'm in the gym I've got to shoot a fair amount of shots," he said. "It's something I decided on and something that he said would pay off in the end. I was shooting shots, but it wasn't really consistent. Now, it's like every day I shoot after practice."
I'm sure he was shooting drills before, but it is nice to see that he's making it a priority.
It seems to be paying off in the short run too. Check out the two graphs after the jump. The first is his Hot Spots on the season. The second is just for the last 5 games.
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I've got a thing going on with [Kevin Garnett]
It’s amazing how valuable are players like Garnett. In and out of games, on and off the floor.
He looked good against the Mavs
He hit some nice jump shots in todays game. He looked confident. He didn’t hesitate on the three jumpers that he made. He had good balance. I would say (based only on one game – so I cannot get too giddy yet) his new workout regime is starting to pay some dividends.
Jeff, your data from Hotspots is a better pattern of data than just this past game, but this last game was one of the most esthetically pleasing in terms of Rondo’s jumpshot.
LA looks good? what they didnt look good basically sweeping through the “best conference ever” in last years playoffs? Cavs and Celtics still better
by TheAncientRivalry on Jan 26, 2009 9:15 AM EST up reply actions
Inspiring
I’m gonna try that too, shoot more jumpshots at basketball practice :’)
But seriously, well done @ him. If he develops a good shot, he’s going to be even bigger than he already is. Can’t wait to see what he’s become in about 3 years from now.
- Dirk
Thank God...
…the light finally went on…“gee, I suck at shooting, maybe I should work on it as an area of emphasis.”
We should treasure every day the 3 Hall of Famers are around the youth of this team – clearly I forget how dumb i was when I was 22…
amazing
how you can see Ray’s success born of routine and then not try to do something similar
I think Rondo has a work ethic, but he had to start working smarter, not harder
"Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." Michael Scott
Totally Agree
He’s been working on his shot by himself for a long time. When Ray came he helped him with mechanics and told him to just make the shot from one place on the floor, not shooting from all over the place. The KG is just another part of the process. By shooting after practice Rondo is tired and it is more equal to the way his body is when taking a shot during a game. His shot has definitely improved and he seems very confident in taking it. His decision making has been very good. We forget it’s his second real year. We forget that even if a guy has a good work ethic it takes awhile for him to be smart about it. I don’t think Ray came into the league with the routine he has developed for himself. Rondo and other young players should be real grateful they are on a team where veterans care about the younger players and help them. This goes for BBD also. He’s improved vastly in the last few weeks. He’s now playing more within the system and that makes him a better player. Hopefully we can keep him.
Before we get too exited...
During that same period Rondo is 7-15 from the line…
How about shooting some frees after practice??
From The Line
Rondo often misses the first and makes the second. Part of this is calming down for the first. The other is recovering from the blow he took. Tommy often says the way to practice free throws is something like run from one end of the court to the other and then take the free throws. This teaches you to calm yourself before taking the first shot. I think Rondo will get this down.
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