Report: Rajon Rondo will not demand trade from Celtics

[badshar]

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2013-07-01/rajon-rondo-trade-boston-celtics-nets-kevin-garnett-paul-pierce-nba-free-agency

Now, before people say, "Oh he won't demand a trade, but he will force Danny to try to get big-name free agents." No, if he is not demanding a trade, then that means that he knows what is coming up.

I will not be surprised at all if he uses this season to work on his game.

[Evantime34]

If he is healthy, I expect this to be by far Rondo's best season. I think his scoring goes up as does his rebounding, his assists should take a hit because we lost two very good shot makers.

I hope Rondo is much more aggressive this year. I literally want him to shoot the ball every single time teams go under on a pick and roll. When teams start following him around screen I want to see him go to the hole.

Rondo is a smart guy, he knows that the team is rebuilding. If he shows that they can win by him stepping his game up to the next level then the C's will be much more likely to go into luxury tax land via trade or free agency the following year.

[Celtics/Run]

Rondo isn't talented enough to demand a trade.

[coco]

Glad to hear that Rondo will not demand a trade.  I might be in the minority but I am really excited about our future.  Rondo and JGreen are legit NBA talent.  And you win with talent.  We are better than average in the backcourt with the addition of MBrooks.  And as for our frontcourt, I truly believe that KO's offensive game will translate to the NBA. 

Still have my reservations with undersized Sully and his trouble getting his shot off against taller defenders - which is about 98% of the people guarding him - but we'll see.   

Next step? Find a coach.

[Smutzy#9]

Rondo isn't talented enough to demand a trade.

BACK UNDER YOUR BRIDGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[twistedrico14]

Prediction: Rondo will make the all-star team and have a great season in a Celtics uniform.

[RayCeltic]

Rondo is off to a great start and DA has clearly talk to him about his plan for the celtics

[csfansince60s]

It's important for him to say that so we can get the most value for him, should the Cs decide to move him.

[Humble G]

If he is healthy, I expect this to be by far Rondo's best season. I think his scoring goes up as does his rebounding, his assists should take a hit because we lost two very good shot makers.

his assists might be ok bc bradley may be able to hit that corner three, still will assist green, and one has to think that on his drives sully and kelly will be open on for the 15 footer....AND if by some crazy chance jsmooth is here there are more..... so per game 1 ast to bradley, 3 to green, 3 to kelly/sully....so i feel lik he should have 7 per game minimum.... his assists will be fine, its what he does!

and i think your right about his scoring going up tho

[Celtics18]

If he is healthy, I expect this to be by far Rondo's best season. I think his scoring goes up as does his rebounding, his assists should take a hit because we lost two very good shot makers.

his assists might be ok bc bradley may be able to hit that corner three, still will assist green, and one has to think that on his drives sully and kelly will be open on for the 15 footer....AND if by some crazy chance jsmooth is here there are more..... so per game 1 ast to bradley, 3 to green, 3 to kelly/sully....so i feel lik he should have 7 per game minimum.... his assists will be fine, its what he does!

and i think your right about his scoring going up tho

You could put Rondo out there with a random collection of four CelticsBlog posters, and he'd still average at least 9 assists per game.   

[manl_lui]

as most of the above said, he probably knows what is coming up...

either way I am glad Rondo is not playing diva here! Hope we can get back to becoming contenders soon

[lightspeed5]

imagine if rondo develops a 3 pointer this off season.

[Boris Badenov]

It's early yet. Let's see how he feels after a half season watching Fab Melo fumble his passes into the third row.

[lightspeed5]

It's early yet. Let's see how he feels after a half season watching Fab Melo fumble his passes into the third row.

lol

[Meadowlark_Scal]

AND...on the other hand, look at CP3....just got a 21 million a year contract......how long will he be happy THIS time....?