Rondo Suspended Two Games

Intent was there. Execution was there. Big mistake on Rondo’s part. I don’t compare this to other offenses. Judge it on its own. Rondo, guilty as charged!

Do u think kobe would have gotten 2 games for the same thing. Probably not. Rondo messed up but imagine if the ref had his hand extended waiting for the ball, then rondo would have thrown the ball at his hands…granted, a little harder than neccessary, and all of this most likely wouldnt be an issue

that settles that… barring some major shock, the Celtics will finish the next two games with a massive O-fer against all contenders they have faced this season. We’ve lost to the Heat, Bulls (with Rose), Mavs, Thunder, Lakers… and now very likely another couple losses against the Mavs and Thunder.

We are we we think we are… not a contender. Blow it up.

He gets fouled then flips a basketball at the ref after a no call. Big Deal. Maybe he deserved an ejection, but a two game suspension is totally uncalled for. NBA officiating is the worst in all sports, that’s ridiculous.

I was thinking maybe one game at most or maybe just a fine.

Referees are the maximum institution of order during a game; whether they are good, average or just plain inefficient, like they usually are. You mess with the institution, you are going to get clobbered. A message was sent to both Rondo and to those who might think like Rondo. It is just a message. It just happens that Rondo decided to be the messenger.

The real problem in Dallas will be KG’s absence, if he’s really not there. No way to win in that case. If KG shows up…. anything’s possible.

The real problem in Dallas is that we are going to face the Dallas Maverics, not the Toronto Raptors; thats the problem.

It’s my personal belief that the downfall of this team is directly attributed to Rondo’s piss poor attitude all season long. our only real good run came with Rajon out and Bradley inspiring the rest of the team through his defense.

Rajon has been acting like a petulant baby all season long towards the refs. I really hope this is a wake up call and when he comes back to gets back into basketball mode, leaving his cry baby attitude at the door of the Garden.

‘See you in hell, David Stern’
‘Yeah’

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpDkYZWeeVg

Don’t make contact with the refs. Don’t charge at them. Don’t chest bump them. And don’t chuck the ball at them.

Once you start getting physical with the refs instead of just verbal, you can expect a suspension is coming.

In Stern’s world, refs are treated as deities, above reproach and untouchable. In Stern’ mind, these refs can do no wrong, and never miss a call.

I’m not condoning Rondo’s actions, but a suspension is just ludicrous. A monetary fine should have been the maximum penalty.

I’m seriously wondering if it is worth my time now to DVR the game, and watch it when I get out of work tonight. This is gonna be ugly it seems.

Go pound sand, Stern!

another winning streak!

How old is David Stern? Till he hits the bucket? Another guy like him takes over and you can pretty much enjoy going back to the pre-recorded games of the past NBA where it was more fun and less sissiness. Hope the ref’s chest is OK, must be wallowing in pain from that monster lunge Rondo did with the ball!

Look, it was a foul and it was a hard foul that was not only ‘not called’ it was ignored by the ref. He had to have seen it happen. So a reaction to that play should not carry as severe a punishment since it was clear, Rondo was right, the ref really sucked on that play (and a number of others). A huge guy (6’10"+) landed directly on top of Rondo, his legs around his shoulders and there was no call. That should land the refs with a suspension, how do you miss that?

The C’s should make a stink about it. The next 2 games on national TV…i’d only play the last 5 on the roster, no subs. Then i’d say it was in protest to poor officiating and stern. We’re gonna get blown out anways, may as well make a point along the way.

Like he had done when Rondo got hurt. We can be 16-15 tonight against the Mavs as our redemption, or again play catch-up with a crap record 15-17 (cuz BTW no way we beating OKC, or did anybody see what they did last night?) and have a cute little FOUR losing streak. CELTIC PRIDE baby!! :/

And now I wait for the “Let’s trade Rondo” crew LOL!

RR is lucky it wasn’t more toward the refs head.Then he gets 6-10 games.Stomping on a players face is nothing compared to actions vs a ref.Refs are sacred and they should be.2 games is kind

everyone on here would be crying about him being the anti-christ and complaining that two games is too short.

Throwing a ball at a ref or having contact with a ref tends to be a one-game suspension. Excessive verbal abuse can be a one-game suspension. It makes sense that doing both could be a two-game suspension.

Flagrant fouls tend to be anywhere from a fine to a two-game suspension, so Love’s time off for face-stomping seems to be normal. (Bynum’s suspension from the playoffs for five games was because he was a repeat offender.)

Rondo screwed up plain & simple and now the Team has to pay the price!
I am tired of his poor attitude.

I would move him and I will be surprised if he is still on the team come March 15th.

maybe we can win a couple games now!

I think a 2 game suspension is ridiculous. But I couldn’t hear what he said to the ref before he passively passed the ball in his direction. I’m sure it is what he said beforehand that made all the difference; without that nobody would be accusing him of “throwing the ball at the ref.”

The guy needs to grow up.

Stupid move by an arrogant player. Obvious suspension and he knew that already.

Rondo is not who the Celtics want to be the face of the franchise. Rondo, Ray + Whatever for Russ Westbrook and whatever.

Oh come on. Rondos actions don’t even approach what pierce did in the playoff series against the pacers six years ago or so.

I was referring more to the absurd so called bandage he wore on his head during the press conference. Even Antoine walker couldn’t deal with his antics during the press conference.