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This has always bugged me as a Celtics fan I feel like Rondo gets way too much credit and is highly overrated by the Boston Media and ESPN. Specifically ever since that 1st round series against the Bulls in 08/09 when Rondo averaged nearly a triple double ESPN and Celtics fanboys have been trying legitimize him as a top 5 PG. For instance comparing him to Chris Paul, Deron Williams while in Utah, Steve Nash even Rose and Westbrook. Meanwhile the likes of Tony Parker and Kyrie Irving get overlooked.
Rondo is not a top point guard, people may say hes a pure point guard and one of the few pass first guards in the league. Ok smart guy, you win hes a pure point guard who passes first whooped de fucking do, the game of basketball has evolved beyond pure passing guards. *Claps* And to the people who use this arguement to criticize scoring guards like D.Rose, Westbrook guess what a bucket is more valuable than an assist. Congrats to Rondo who can rack up 20 assist yet can't shoot above 60% from the line or make 3's.
Heres what irks me most, the Celtics are 4-0 since Rondo went down. They are something like 25-13 over the past four years without Rondo yet everyone tries to sugar coat this shit "The Celtics are not a better team without Rondo, they're just currently playing better now without him." think of what your saying. They are not better but they play better with him off the court, look at the facets of his game he looks to pass first beyond anything else, he gambles way too much, refuses to improve his free throws, can't make 3's not even to keep you honest. In an era of basketball that is all about making threes.
People are infatuated with his numbers, triple doubles and tons of assists. Well first of all hes on a terrible rebounding team so boards will come easy, the Celtics have been consistently one of the worst rebounding teams over the last 4 years. Secondly he is obsessed with assists if you followed the Celtics during his infamous "10 or more assist streak record" you would know he would pass up wide open lay ups or easy transition baskets just so he could hit the trailer or find someone in the corner for a potential 3.
Finally I will say Rondo is talented of course, you know who else is Josh Smith. That dude has talent coming out of his ass but just like Rondo he is a selfish headcase that just doesn't "get it" there is more to sports than just being talented or racking up stats for stats sake. Neither of these guys play basketball the right way. Rondo is no Chris Paul, he's not the best at his position he isnt even top 5. Never has been and never will, sure hes gonna rack up stats but his one and only championship will be off the backs of Ray Allen, KG and Pierce. I feel bad for any team who considers Rondo the best player on the team.
Anyways thats my rant, I fucking hate that the Celtics havent traded this guy already I feel like his value has gone down every year because of his stupid antics like getting suspended for fighting with Humphries or bumping into Refs.
Rondo is not a top point guard, people may say hes a pure point guard and one of the few pass first guards in the league. Ok smart guy, you win hes a pure point guard who passes first whooped de fucking do, the game of basketball has evolved beyond pure passing guards. *Claps* And to the people who use this arguement to criticize scoring guards like D.Rose, Westbrook guess what a bucket is more valuable than an assist. Congrats to Rondo who can rack up 20 assist yet can't shoot above 60% from the line or make 3's.
Heres what irks me most, the Celtics are 4-0 since Rondo went down. They are something like 25-13 over the past four years without Rondo yet everyone tries to sugar coat this shit "The Celtics are not a better team without Rondo, they're just currently playing better now without him." think of what your saying. They are not better but they play better with him off the court, look at the facets of his game he looks to pass first beyond anything else, he gambles way too much, refuses to improve his free throws, can't make 3's not even to keep you honest. In an era of basketball that is all about making threes.
People are infatuated with his numbers, triple doubles and tons of assists. Well first of all hes on a terrible rebounding team so boards will come easy, the Celtics have been consistently one of the worst rebounding teams over the last 4 years. Secondly he is obsessed with assists if you followed the Celtics during his infamous "10 or more assist streak record" you would know he would pass up wide open lay ups or easy transition baskets just so he could hit the trailer or find someone in the corner for a potential 3.
Finally I will say Rondo is talented of course, you know who else is Josh Smith. That dude has talent coming out of his ass but just like Rondo he is a selfish headcase that just doesn't "get it" there is more to sports than just being talented or racking up stats for stats sake. Neither of these guys play basketball the right way. Rondo is no Chris Paul, he's not the best at his position he isnt even top 5. Never has been and never will, sure hes gonna rack up stats but his one and only championship will be off the backs of Ray Allen, KG and Pierce. I feel bad for any team who considers Rondo the best player on the team.
Anyways thats my rant, I fucking hate that the Celtics havent traded this guy already I feel like his value has gone down every year because of his stupid antics like getting suspended for fighting with Humphries or bumping into Refs.
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