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Report: Lee unhappy in Boston due to Rondo's play style
« on: January 29, 2013, 08:28:17 PM »

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Not that it matters now, but I'm beginning to see a trend here.

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Zach Lowe says Courtney Lee has been very unhappy in Boston due to his frustration w/ Rondo's game...
Lowe was on Bill Simmons' show yesterday and mentioned that he's heard that Courtney Lee has been unhappy w/ C's Rondo led offense. First I've heard of this. Here's the exact quote around the 53 minute mark:

"I've heard through back channels that Courtney Lee has been really unhappy in Boston, because he feels like the whole offense is Rondo pounding the ball and doesn't get to do anything."

http://sulia.com/channel/boston-celtics/f/d5f8fe6d-f808-4cea-89f6-010409eee4bd/?source=twitter



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Here's the audio clip. Skip to around 53-54 mins.

http://espn.go.com/espnradio/grantland/player?id=8891371

Re: Report: Lee unhappy in Boston due to Rondo's play style
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2013, 08:29:07 PM »

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Knew it. His best games were always when Rondo was out, remember?
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Re: Report: Lee unhappy in Boston due to Rondo's play style
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2013, 08:32:53 PM »

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Not that it matters now, but I'm beginning to see a trend here.

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Zach Lowe says Courtney Lee has been very unhappy in Boston due to his frustration w/ Rondo's game...
Lowe was on Bill Simmons' show yesterday and mentioned that he's heard that Courtney Lee has been unhappy w/ C's Rondo led offense. First I've heard of this. Here's the exact quote around the 53 minute mark:

"I've heard through back channels that Courtney Lee has been really unhappy in Boston, because he feels like the whole offense is Rondo pounding the ball and doesn't get to do anything."


http://sulia.com/channel/boston-celtics/f/d5f8fe6d-f808-4cea-89f6-010409eee4bd/?source=twitter

He may have a case there. It will be interesting to see how some of the players like Lee and Green respond now to Rondo being out.

Re: Report: Lee unhappy in Boston due to Rondo's play style
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2013, 08:33:55 PM »

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Sounds like Ray

Re: Report: Lee unhappy in Boston due to Rondo's play style
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2013, 08:34:34 PM »

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If Rondo's "pounding the ball" is a problem with some of the team then that's on Doc.
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Re: Report: Lee unhappy in Boston due to Rondo's play style
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2013, 08:34:48 PM »

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Knew it. His best games were always when Rondo was out, remember?

Interestingly, two of his best four games by "game score" were indeed when Rondo was out. 

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/leeco01/gamelog/2013/

His performance against the Knicks was nothing to write home about, though.


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Re: Report: Lee unhappy in Boston due to Rondo's play style
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2013, 08:34:53 PM »

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Sounds like Ray

Next he's going to the Heat for the vet min

Re: Report: Lee unhappy in Boston due to Rondo's play style
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2013, 08:34:57 PM »

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Sounds like Ray

Not that it matters now, but I'm beginning to see a trend here.

Yup. I think Doc needs to move away from this play style in future years if we don't want to alienate every capable 2-guard that comes to Boston.

Re: Report: Lee unhappy in Boston due to Rondo's play style
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2013, 08:36:07 PM »

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makes a lot of sense. I think a lot of guys have issues with Rondo secretly.
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Re: Report: Lee unhappy in Boston due to Rondo's play style
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2013, 08:38:26 PM »

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I prefer an offense where there's more movement and sharing of the ball.  However, Rondo has shown that he can play in an offense like that; he did that moreso in 2008 and 2009.  Doc has consciously asked Rondo to control the ball more, which I believe is a mistake.


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Re: Report: Lee unhappy in Boston due to Rondo's play style
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2013, 08:39:04 PM »

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makes a lot of sense. I think a lot of guys have issues with Rondo secretly.

Well this is a problem that's not going to be solved via trade for at least a year, now that Rondo is hurt.
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Re: Report: Lee unhappy in Boston due to Rondo's play style
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2013, 08:40:00 PM »

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Another thing to consider is whether we'll begin to see *The Rise of Courtney Lee* in the coming months. With increased minutes and no Rondo "pounding the ball," I could see him putting up 12-3-3 going forward.

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« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2013, 08:40:17 PM »

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We will see how they fare without Rondo for the rest of the season, and since many of these players are locked up for multiple years, it could be a great experiment, whether we succeed or not, for we will have a chance to improve next year.
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Re: Report: Lee unhappy in Boston due to Rondo's play style
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2013, 08:41:56 PM »

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Doesn't surprise me. I think Rondo was a big part of the problem while the Celtics were playing bad.


Re: Report: Lee unhappy in Boston due to Rondo's play style
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2013, 08:45:11 PM »

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Sounds like Ray

Next he's going to the Heat for the vet min

Again defending Rondo?! Ok than...let send our players to HEAT. So, HEAT will have a couple of rings in row, and Cs will be "proud" of Rondo