"Rondo’s playing hurt," said Garnett. "He’s hurting. He’s giving us everything he has. He’s...

"Rondo’s playing hurt," said Garnett. "He’s hurting. He’s giving us everything he has. He’s grinding. He’s playing countless minutes for us, and he’s not playing like a washed-up guy."

via WEEI

about 1 year ago Jeff Clark 21 comments 0 recs |

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Doc specifically denied that Rondo's hurt

…when asked by a reporter. Go figure.

by DRJ1 on Mar 17, 2011 7:17 AM EDT reply actions

Rondo

I have watched very closely. In my opinion its a combination of minor injuries and fatigue.

I did notice after the Perk trade he was passing the ball more haphazardly…Probably a little ticked off …and showing some passive aggression.

Its pretty disturbing for me as Rondo is what makes the C’s Go..and this very well may be the last good year of the big three…with a pending lockout and expiring contracts….we may be witnessing the last few moments of beautiful team basketball. For all of you that remember the Celtics dark years…its time to cherish every game…who knows the next time we will see a team like this in Green.

by winbos on Mar 17, 2011 7:40 AM EDT reply actions

Not sure what’s wrong with Rondo, but something certainly is.

by CoachBo on Mar 17, 2011 7:50 AM EDT reply actions

r.e.s.t.

once west has his game legs i’d rest rondo for a 3-5 games let him heal up for the p.l.a.y.o.f.f.s

by arctic 3.0 on Mar 17, 2011 8:21 AM EDT reply actions

Let West and Arroyo take up all or most of the minutes for awhile.

Focus on getting Rondo recuperated for the playoffs. (Though I’m sure Doc knows all that.)

by no kidding on Mar 17, 2011 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions

If the C’s don’t win title 18. next season is time for major rebuilt. And if they decide to keep Rondo he has to learn how to shoot,

by greenSD on Mar 17, 2011 8:57 AM EDT reply actions

Mis-quoted it.

Here is the actualy quote:

“He’s giving us everything he has and he’s grinding. [There’s] nights when he’s playing countless minutes for us and he’s not playing washed-up guys. They’re coming at him and he knows that. But everybody’s banged up and [Rondo’s] no different from that.’’

"I’m going to probably fade to black,’’ he said. "To be honest, I’m not a showman guy. I’m going to fade to black. I don’t know what I will do. I’m an idealist. I have a high drive and I’m very determined. Fade to black, man, like evaporate.’’

by TheBigFive on Mar 17, 2011 9:29 AM EDT reply actions

I think both of those quotes are legit.

by itsgabriel on Mar 17, 2011 9:34 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

He did say both, from what I read.

by kozlodoev on Mar 17, 2011 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

How do you know he was misquoted? Maybe he said both things

by vinnie on Mar 17, 2011 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions

If Rondo is hurt, and he keeps playing, he is going to be hurt for the playoffs

And if Rondo is hurt in the playoffs and plays like he has played the last 3 weeks or so, the Celts are not going to win 18. I would say rest him now, but my guess is that it is the plantar fasciitis that is hurting him, and even if it rests, it could return as soon as he steps back on the court and starts playing again. And again, why does Doc say he is not hurt, but Garnett says he is hurt? Typical Celtics.

by vinnie on Mar 17, 2011 9:42 AM EDT reply actions

remember when perk had plantar fascitis and played? he always lumbers, and that season he lumbered in slo mo. i just get the feeling what we see is what we are going to get with occasional improvements and downsides.

by nazzbo on Mar 17, 2011 10:06 AM EDT reply actions

I'm prone to PF and I can't imagine playing BB while it's flaired up.

by clover on Mar 17, 2011 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Ditto

I can barely walk lightly when it flares up, nevermind the pounding Rondo is giving his feet…

by LuckyNumber07 on Mar 17, 2011 11:43 AM EDT reply actions

We now have two guys who can play the point behind him

If he is hurt, he needs to sit.

by totheights on Mar 17, 2011 11:53 AM EDT reply actions

I think doc will wait if delonte can stay healthy for a 5 game stretch (for once) den sit Rondo for a bit till den Rondo won’t play more den 30 a nite

by stylo617617 on Mar 17, 2011 12:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

just sit him then. We have d west and arroyo. Start arroyo and bring west off the bench

by LiamB on Mar 17, 2011 12:40 PM EDT reply actions

Please sit Rondo a few games

This makes no sense. We rested Paul, KG and Ray going into last year’s playoffs. We are resting Shaq now for the playoffs. But we are not going to let our quarterback rest up and heal up for the playoffs?

I would rather have the #3 seed and a healthy Rondo than a #1 seed and Rondo playing the way he is right now. He is killing our team defense. We are winning nothing with Rondo playing like this.

by bewareofdware on Mar 17, 2011 3:43 PM EDT reply actions