How mediocre of a team can Rondo turn into a contender?

[TheFlex]

You had me at the Seinfeld clip. TP. I'll throw out two more teams. Indy winds up in the lottery and trades it with George Hill for Rondo? What about Milwaukee? Maybe Henson and their '15 lotto pick (obviously salary filler as well)?

I've thought about Milwaukee and don't think they'd bite. Rondo would never re-sign there and thus if he's not going to make them a contender this season, there's no reason for them to make a push for him. It's a shame he wouldn't re-sign there, though. A Rondo-Giannis-Jabari-Sanders core would be really fun to watch in a few years, I think.

I would never accept this deal as a Cs fan, but just for fun, imagine Danny takes Brandon Knight, John Henson, Pachulia, Damien Inglis and a 2016 MIL 1st for Rondo, thereby saving Milwaukee their 2015 lotto pick. Let's say they get lucky and still land a top 5 pick. They pick Cliff Alexander (who turns out to be a longer Faried). How sweet would Rondo-Giannis-Jabari-Alexander-Sanders be? Or they pick Stanley Johnson and roll out Rondo-Giannis-S. Johnson-Jabari-Sanders. Wow.

I like Indy as a trade partner. I think Rondo would re-sign there, especially with PG24 and Hibbert already on the team. Depending on how bad they are in February I'd accept that deal. If they're like the 9th or 10th seed though, I'd probably ask for their 2017 1st or something.

Well, if Milwaukee were to trade for Rondo they would have the advantage of being able to give him the most of any team in an extension, which has to be worth something.

I like Indy too (obviously I brought them up) but a big question would be that if they let Stephenson walk for that money, would they commit big money to Rondo?

I think so. When he's healthy and at his best Rondo is a better player than Stephenson, and less of a headcase. Even if Rondo is a little bit stubborn, they haven't had to deal with his stubbornness for years like they had to deal with Stephenson's antics.

Crazy thought: Is there a world in which LBJ and Love can't coexist with Kyrie and LBJ forces Cavs management to trade Kyrie for Rondo midseason?

I'm not gonna lie....I had that very thought but was scared to type it and then post it. Stranger and way more egregious things have happened. Houston got T-Mac for Francis, who was a total mess. I love Rondo, but if Irving were available, I'm always willing to trade up. I'd throw in picks.

Agreed. TP for the discussion.

Rondo and give them back their 2016 1st for Irving? Would you throw in the Philly 2nds too?

Yes. I meant to say I'd actually throw in good picks. I'd trade all the '15 picks with Rondo for Irving. Yeah, they can have their '16 pick back and the other Philly 2nd rounder. I'm going to guess this never happens.

Small quibble: I wouldn't trade them our 2015 first. I might give them the LAC 1st. I think Rondo, 2015 PHI 2nds, 2016 CLE 1st would be fair.

Ultimately though, agreed. I can't see it happening.

[cb8883]

Rondo does not have the ability to turn any garbage team into a contender. He's not a star player. He's a good role player though and can start on at least 20 out of the teams in the NBA. But for a team like OKC on the cusp of contending he would be a missing piece of the puzzle that's for sure.

[SHAQATTACK]

Rondo is human and a player

No miracle worker .


Danny is  going to,have to come up with a couple serious talents ,  the hit or miss guessing game is going to get old .....

For fans , as well as Rondo.