no rondo on the bench?

[csfansince60s]

I don't want a guy with a sprained ankle and a iffy hamstring on the bench. Stay home and rest when not working out for rehab.

TP...exactly....elevation with foot injuries is especially critical,especially within the first 3-4 days, but even thereafter.....because of gravity and lack of muscle use to squeeze the blood back up, it pools and doesn't circulate efficiently....It's that efficient circulation achieved by elevation that keeps the swelling down and allows the injured tissue to be nourished by the blood to heal more quickly..He was just being smart and listening to the Docs.

[Assassin70]

For the record he was in the building last night.  CSN Showed him arriving prior to the game on crutches and going to get his treatment.

[Jaycelt]

I don't know if Rondo was or wasn't there.   He may have been self-conscious about the crutches if he wasn't there.  But I also am beginning to think that something more is going on.  It seems to me that at this point, it's hard to miss the fact that players and coaches are consistently bending waaay over backwards to dismiss the notion that Rondo has any significance to the team beyond knowing the playbook better than Nate and Delonte, and being one more body that can be put out on the court to fill up minutes.  There is possibly resentment of the attention Rondo seems to be getting?  Maybe his attitude is grating on the team?  They almost seem to be happier playing with Nate.  

I like Rondo and I think he will be a great player in the NBA, but maybe Rondo's future is with another team ... I don't think the Big Three are interested in becoming the Big Four.

I've read a lot of hogwash in my time, but I think this takes the cake.

Nothing you have said is supported by a shred of evidence.

[GranTur]

I don't know if Rondo was or wasn't there.   He may have been self-conscious about the crutches if he wasn't there.  But I also am beginning to think that something more is going on.  It seems to me that at this point, it's hard to miss the fact that players and coaches are consistently bending waaay over backwards to dismiss the notion that Rondo has any significance to the team beyond knowing the playbook better than Nate and Delonte, and being one more body that can be put out on the court to fill up minutes.  There is possibly resentment of the attention Rondo seems to be getting?  Maybe his attitude is grating on the team?  They almost seem to be happier playing with Nate. 

I like Rondo and I think he will be a great player in the NBA, but maybe Rondo's future is with another team ... I don't think the Big Three are interested in becoming the Big Four.

What is this theorizing based upon? Really, I have no understanding of this interpretation of what is going on. Should I gather quotes from players and coaches praising Rondo? Should we look at game film and try and comprehend how players prefer playing with Nate to Rondo? Your conclusions seem shockingly far from reality and I am genuinely curious as to where they come from, because to me the exact opposite seams true.

Rondo not being on the bench is what I believe we would call a non-issue. The dude just can't win with some people. No matter what Rondo does there is something wrong with it. Opposite actions and reactions are both met with derision. Rondo is Rondo, Rondo is not who you want Rondo to be. But Rondo as Rondo seems to be working.

That deserves 50 Tommy Points. Very well said.

Rondo can never do right. But you know what? Rondo relishes that because he deserves respect and when he doesn't get it he will show you up. See ECSF Game 4 vs. Cleveland (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zg0wwXOQZU).