Here is an extract from another thread on this forum on whether Rondo would be better off without the Big Three:
I actually think it hurts the team.
Its one of the main reasons the offense is stagnant. Everyone waits for Rondo to feed them. This team in my opinion is too dependent on Rondo. Rajon Rondo being dominant ball handler takes away from Big3 game. They have been relegated into jump-shooters. I blame it on the Coaches for letting it happen. Ray used to create his own shot in addition to being a great shooter. Garnett no longer works in the post. He is now a strictly Pick and Pop player. Pierce is the only of the big3 who gets the ball from time to time. There are signs however Celtics taking that away from Pierce as Rondo dominates the ball more and more. Celtics need to diversify their attack. They are too predictable right now.
I totally agree and it's not even all that fun to watch. I like to watch a diversify attack, a little bit of Pierce taking it coast to coast, a little of bit Ray pulling up for three, which used to be a staple of his game, Ray playing pick and roll, Pierce trying to get to the basket and to the line. There are way too many jumpshots. I also hate when they pass BACK to Rondo after rebounds instead at least letting Ray or Pierce, if they get the ball first, to probe and see what they can get early. Ray and Paul have each averaged more than 4 assists per season. They're not one-dimensional scorers but a lot of the time, they're made to be. The most beautiful offense materializes in my opinion when Ray, Paul and Garnett are all involved together in a play. The synergy, passing and shooting is outstanding.
If the Celtics are going to take a ton of jumpshots, I rather that they try to take more threes then. A good offense can't be last in three point attempts, nearly last or last in free throw attempts and last in offensive rebounds. I really haven't understood some of this team's principles lately.
I think some of this is true. When we're going against the grain, when things aren't working out, our offense usually stagnates with people waiting for Rondo to do something leaving Pierce, Big Baby (uh oh) and Rondo (god forbid!) to take a last second jumper. Of course, on the other hand, when it works, it is beautiful.
I think Delonte is a better fit on the offensive end for the Big Three as he is a threat without the ball, which is beneficial to the Big Three's offense mainly consisting of getting to their sweet spots and draining jumpers.
If the consensus is that Delonte works better with the Big Three then who should start?