Trading Rondo for his p--- poor attitude is one thing but its really more than that. They want him to be the new leader of this team and the leader of anything needs to be respected, lead by words and actions, play and practice the hardest of anyone on the team, etc.
Now, as far as "game" Rondo can be great whenever Rondo wants to be great. He quits and plays passively way way way too many times. His showboating causes way too many turnovers for a team that just cannot afford to be cavalier with the ball. Each possession is critical to this team and Rondo (and Pierce recently) are just way too careless. Sometimes he makes easy plays hard. And what's with the ball bouncing high crap after the tip off? If I was a ref I'd call him for traveling. And watching the ball roll 40 feet on an inbounds and nearly losing it? That is the kind of showboating I have no use for.
And, look at his shooting game. He's great driving to the basket (when he wants to) and passing and dishing. But when he is forced to shoot a 10-15 foot shot its a crap shoot. When he goes to the foul line its a crap shoot. I cannot get too peeved at a young player having shooting problems then working on his shooting during the summer, taking special instructions, training, shooting, practicing then over a couple of years showing marked improvement. Many, many NBA players could not shoot worth a crap when they first came into the league, then they became very good shooters. Many of them had and I know it was because they respected their craft and worked hard at it. They worked for their money.
Now, look at Rondo? His shooting is no better than it was when he came into the league what 5 years ago? This is crap and shows me that he doesn't give a Edited. Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. and he's doing what he [dang] well please to do, [dang] the team, I'm the boss and I'll do what I [dang] well please. That's what I see.
As I tell my kids - words are words and I don't judge you on your words or your intentions. I judge you on what I see. The results. And to me, Rondo is not team leader material and has shown me very little to indicate he might grow into it or become one. And this really pains me because I've been a big fan of his game since day one. I thought he should've been starting early in his rookie year. I could see the Bob Cousy in him. But, after 5-6 years, sorry. I don't see it anymore. Sure he'll be a great player for some team out there. But I'll bet you, that team will have some of the other players as the true leaders of the team. The C's need a new leader to take the torch and Rondo's leadership torch has gone out in my mind. Would I like him on my team? Sure, but not as the leader entrusted to hopefully take us to another banner. Trade him Danny! Just get something of value we can build on.
Topic: If Rondo is traded, isn't it most likely for picks or 1 year players? (Read 2150 times)