Tracking Rondo's Shot

by Jeff Clark on Mar 24, 2009 9:27 AM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

I'm really happy that Zach Lowe is tracking the progression of Rondo's jump shot, because if he wasn't then I would be, and he saves me the trouble of looking up all the stats! Some samples:

Rondo took six jumpers tonight from beyond the foul line, and made three of them. That's six of his 13 shot attempts. And this didn't seem weird or out of character. That is a fairly remarkable thing, since it was only 2 1/2 months ago that Henry Abbott on TrueHoop rightfully pointed out Rondo's unwillingness to even think about taking jumpers.

He then looks at the last 10 games (not counting last night):

1) Rondo’s a tidy 11-of-23 on jumpers in the 18-20-foot range; and 2) Rondo has taken 55 shots at the rim and 48 shots from everywhere else. Think about how dramatic a change that is from Henry’s post just 30 or so games ago.

Then he makes this great point: Teams are starting to cover Rondo by going over screens instead of just sagging back into the lane. If he can keep hitting shots, he'll keep the defense honest and he can keep doing all the other wonderful things he does so well.

Nice job Rajon. Keep it up.

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Honestly,

Rondo was the reason I picked the C’s as my favourite team at the beginning of last years season. It was the first year I started watching NBA and it’s been great.

His improvement has always been clear. He’s been improving on many levels and though I don’t think he’ll be anywhere near L. James or K. Bryant -esque in fame anytime soon, I do think he’s, in a way, just as skilled. It looked like all he needed was technique and confidence. Things that can be taught or acquired.

And seeing him prove it… my god, what a ride :)

- Dirk

by Kiorrik on Mar 24, 2009 10:34 AM EDT reply actions

He's a top 5 pg in the league right now...

Paul, Williams, Parker, Billups, Rondo…that’s your top 5.

Yes that means I think he’s ahead of Nash, Rose, Harris, Mo Williams, Calderon and Baron Davis. With Nash and Davis getting up there in age and both having down stastical years, I think Rondo is a better player than both of them right now. When Iverson is healthy and if you are labeling him a point guard, Rondo is better.

SCOTT

by Vegas Scott on Mar 24, 2009 11:59 AM EDT reply actions

So Happy Danny Didn't Trade Him

He is just great to watch. Even way back in the 06-07 season (before the new Big Three), I enjoyed watching him play and thought he might develop into something very special.

It’s great to see him make these steps toward becoming a more complete player.

by VtCeltics on Mar 24, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions

Playoffs will tell

If he can hit the jumper consistently over a 7 game series, I don’t see how we lose. That includes the Cavs and Lakers. If we force those to teams to actually gaurd us 5 on 5 our offense will be too much to handle.

by MurphyHOF on Mar 24, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions

His jumper's looking better and

Imagine how good R2 will be once/if the refs start giving him even Devin Harris level calls. I was watching yupitsme’s great highlight reels today and kept saying to myself: he got fouled on that shot! And that one! And that one! And…

by illantari on Mar 25, 2009 12:17 AM EDT reply actions