He deserves better? Are you kidding me? He got payed millions of dollars to play a game. He didn't deserve anything , but for years boston fans cheared for him at every turn I don't feel bad at all that people gave him grief as he has basically destroyed the last two teams he's played for.
I loved rondo. I thought he would put Dallas on his back in the playoffs. I hope he finds success in the res of his career but to say he deserves better? Not a chance.
What is wrong with wishing well to a former player who has raised the banner? Okay he might be not the main guy out there, but did you hated him too when he dropped 40+ points against Heat. Do you remember his triple-doubles or so? It was the past, right, but did you hated him back then? And how the hell he destroyed Boston as a team actually? You're saying what PP, KG and Doc all left cause all nine years he kept destroying team?
His mistakes in Dallas is another story, nothing in common to what he did while played for Celtics
Thats not what Im saying, or at least not the message Im trying to get across.
I loved Rondo when he was doing all those things you mentioned and thats why when he came back to boston I cheered for him (actually I didnt because I was watching that game alone in my house and that would have been weird to start cheering)
I wish him well in the future.
We are on the same page in that regard.
I meant he destroyed two teams by the simple fact that for the past 164 game + playoffs sample size, his teams have been substantially better without him. Destroyed is a little harsh but the point is that he had a large negative effect on his teams for the past two years. I give him a pass last year but he has had a bad attitude and effort has been lacking.
When the dust settles we will all remember Rondo for his great moments in green but the past few years are not something that I believe should just be completely shoved under the rug because he did great things.
Right now Rajon Rondo creates a net negative effect on his teams in large part due to his attitude and work ethic. This I do not believe is a point anyone will argue.
Because he was a very good Celtic for a few years does not make him untouchable.
You as a professional basketball player owe it to the fans and organization that pays you to give 100% because I do not believe Rondo did this, I believe it is legitimate to criticize him.
I also think it is reasonable to give him a pass but the point is that Rondo does not deserve better. No fanbase would just cut him a pass for not trying for 2 years.