I too am a big fan of Rondo and think he is a unique, rare talent that puts up the biggest numbers when it matters the most.
The three things I struggle with Rondo with are:
1. As mentioned, his lackluster and inconsistent effort much of the time.
2. Stupid turnover trying to make the "highlight play"
3. Matador defense - or at least that's what it appears to be to to me. Guy's just waltzing by him left front and center -or him losing track of his man -who gets a layup.
I wish that he'd just take all that talent, and focus it with smart, fundamental, 101 basketball. He'd have a triple double every night.
I would consider trading Rondo as well. To answer another poster, what I would want in return is one superstar at positions 2-5 and a 'good" point guard who can shoot consistently from the top of the key and three land.
For this team, if I could pull off Rondo, Green and Melo for Cousins, John Salmons and Isaiah Thomas, I'd seriously consider it if Sac was looking for a salary dump.
Cousins / KG / Sully / Pierce and Bradley could possibly get us a ring this year. That front line would beat people up in the paint. Isaiah Thomas can knock down open jumpers.
Cousins / Collins / Wilcox
KG / Sully / Bass
Pierce / Salmons
Bradley / Lee
Isaiah / Barbosa / Jet
If Cousins panned out, he and Sully could be a force to be reckoned with for the next 10+ years.