Well, the topic asks about the offer. It's not a direct comparison between point guards. Topic holder just asks whether you would, as a GM, consider going after Deron or not.
The answer is simple. Of course, you would. And surely, DA will try to make a move in that direction. No direct indication of his lack of trust in Rondo's capabilities. In fact, if this recent stretch did not convince him about Rondo's leadership skills, nothing will. But when you see a franchise player without a contract in the market, and you have the cap space to make a move on him, you generally try to do something about it.
For me, Deron slightly outclasses Paul and Rondo is not far behind at the third spot overall. Yeah, Rose and Westbrook, in my opinion, are more of combo guards, not pure point guards as my top three, so, I could exclude them from an overall list.
So, this leads to the question of what you get in return of a possible Rajon trade. The problem is, although Rajon is nowhere near being a basketball deity, you will still end up as the losing side of a possible trade.
Names that are thrown around are simply unacceptable. Josh Smith, Mr. Inconsistency (he's having a great season, hats off to him, but anyone willing to bet on his next season production?). Cousins, well, someone demanding a trade as a sophomore. He thinks he is a superstar and he is NOT. At least, not yet.
Paul George? I love his game and he still has areas to improve. But I just can't see how a George-Rondo trade would favor our team.
A Rondo for Gasol trade rumor was flying around back in March, but I don't see it as the greatest benefit ever, either. If Rajon could have helped the team in landing a proven center (show me a good one not named Howard or Bynum), I'd immediately try to sign Deron and trade Rajon. But we know that such trade isn't quite probable to happen.
I merge this points with my logic and can say comfortably that we stick to Rajon.
But in reality, DA is going to make that offer, get rejected and Deron will probably join Dirk in Mavs next season.