Ray Allen wanted to set something straight.

Contrary to a report on Yahoo Sports, he insists he did not go into the Hornets' locker room to apologize to Paul for Rondo's actions.

"Chris was giving us an autographed jersey for the High Hopes Fund," said Allen of a diabetes charity with which he is involved. "Chris and I share the tie of being Brand Jordan athletes, so we're in contact.

"I did ask him, 'What was going on between the two of you on the floor?' and he said, 'It was just the two of us out there competing, that's all.'"

this is an excerpt from another article on yahoo.  When I first read Wojronowski's article I could tell that he had made a lot of it up, as he does in almost all of his articles.  He is overly dramatic and tries to make everything seem like earth shattering news.  Although I could tell it was largely made up, I admit that I was still a little worried.  The part about Ray going into the Hornet's dressing room to apologize on behalf of Rondo made it seem like the Celtics thought Rondo was in the wrong and acting immaturely. 

Ubuntu means that every player should stand behind each other and have each others back in any circumstance.  If ray had actually apologized on behalf of Rondo that clearly undermines that philosophy and shows that the Celtics were not able to support Rondo's actions. 

I was really pleased to read this, and see that Wojranowski had fabricated that section of the article.  In retrospect, it seems absurd that Ray would actually apologize on behalf of Rondo.  It was Chris Paul who literally chased him down the tunnel, shouting at him and trying to intimidate Rondo who is a younger player.  This was by far the most unsportsmanley part of their entire confrontation.  Rondo chose the higher road and just kept walking, doing his best to ignore Paul.  I think that shows maturity, as it would have been very easy for him to turn around and blow up at Paul, especially seeing as the C's had just won the game and he could have rubbed that in. 

The things that Rondo said before the game about Paul not having a ring may have been immature, but I feel like we have only heard them out of context and it was probably part of healthy a competitive rivalry.  Now that this whole ordeal is said and done, I think that it is clear that over dramatic reporters like Wojranowski made far to big a deal of this story.  I dont think this incident shows anything about Rondo's maturity (or lack there of) or anything about the team chemistry.  Ultimately, the team has stood by Rondo, and I love that we have a young point guard who is passionate, competitive, and confident enough to challenge the best PG in the league just 5 games into the season.  All is well in Celtic's nation, and I think it is time to drop the Rondo immaturity discussion and give him a chance to prove himself.