Rondo the next Jason Kidd?

[RAcker]

Heck, he alredy has something Kidd never will...a RING!

[SShorefan 4.0]

Kidd was bloody spectacular in his day.  He is literally the only player I ever made a point of watching while he was in college (which wasn't easy because he was on the west coast and there was no DVR back then).  The man had it all, age and injuries have caught up with him, but wow he could play.

[jackson_34]

Kidd and Kenyon Martin was just an absolute joy to watch, so entertaining.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3xoDBiEHeY

[Jon]

if Rondo played 38+ minutes per game he would have way more triple doubles and people would look at him as a better player, we would also win more games because he would be running the 2nd unit as well with Eddie off the ball.

Good point.  TP.  If there's anyone on this team who Doc shouldn't be shying away from playing 40 mpg, it's Rondo. 

[Fafnir]

if Rondo played 38+ minutes per game he would have way more triple doubles and people would look at him as a better player, we would also win more games because he would be running the 2nd unit as well with Eddie off the ball.

Good point.  TP.  If there's anyone on this team who Doc shouldn't be shying away from playing 40 mpg, it's Rondo. 

Yes and no. Rondo's greatest assets are his energy and quickness. If he is gassed I don't think he's nearly as effective.

He could probably play more minutes, but honestly I don't think anyone on our team should be playing 40+ minutes in the regular season when we're healthy.

As for the more triple doubles, who cares! I'm in a quoting mood tonight, so if you don't value my opinion how about Red's

“Individual honors are nice, but no Celtic has ever gone out of his way to achieve them,” he said. “We have never had the league’s top scorer. In fact, we won seven league championships without placing even one among the league’s top 10 scorers. Our pride was never rooted in statistics.”

[lon3lytoaster]

If the Celtics repeat, I've got Rondo as the Finals MVP. I'm calling that now, so feel free to book mark this page.

[CelticG1]

if Rondo played 38+ minutes per game he would have way more triple doubles and people would look at him as a better player, we would also win more games because he would be running the 2nd unit as well with Eddie off the ball.

Good point.  TP.  If there's anyone on this team who Doc shouldn't be shying away from playing 40 mpg, it's Rondo. 

Yes and no. Rondo's greatest assets are his energy and quickness. If he is gassed I don't think he's nearly as effective.

He could probably play more minutes, but honestly I don't think anyone on our team should be playing 40+ minutes in the regular season when we're healthy.

As for the more triple doubles, who cares! I'm in a quoting mood tonight, so if you don't value my opinion how about Red's

“Individual honors are nice, but no Celtic has ever gone out of his way to achieve them,” he said. “We have never had the league’s top scorer. In fact, we won seven league championships without placing even one among the league’s top 10 scorers. Our pride was never rooted in statistics.”

Also Rondo is expected to play high energy defense which will often contribute to him getting more fouls called on him in which case he needs to sit. Not to mention the fatigue that sets in playing the kind of defense he plays