Rajon Rondo's agent speaks...

[BleedGreen1989]

His agent Bill Duffy told CSNNE.com that his client has no plans of asking for a trade, adding that Rondo is looking forward to working with new C's coach Brad Stevens.

"They (Rondo and Stevens) had a good conversation," Duffy told CSNNE.com. "Brad said that he wants to learn from Rajon, and they're both two pretty smart guys. They both have the same agenda. I think it'll be fine."

"He understands this is a great opportunity for him to assert his individual leadership," Duffy said. "So he has been mentored by some Hall of Fame guys now ... He has the opportunity to lead himself now and he relishes that opportunity."

Despite lowered expectations for the C's, Rondo's competitive drive will still push him and, to some degree, his teammates.

"He'll embrace this opportunity," Duffy said. "The question is, are the other players with him ready to be challenged the way he's going to challenge them?"

"You can never penalize a guy for being competitive and wanting to win," Duffy said. "That's what this is about. But he probably will be a little more tolerant with these younger guys, understanding he can help them to become better and more confident through his leadership. So that's what we're anticipating."

All good stuff coming from the Rondo camp

[manl_lui]

that is what I thought too tbh...The reason why I think Rondo won't throw a fit is because he can finally be a leader for the Celtics...

Rondo is a competitor and I know he wants to return to the court asap. He is an excellent athlete and a smart one at that too...I remember him just directing traffic during the Miami series (showing his leadership skills) and when he was injured, he was on the sidelines coaching the younger players...

I have no problem with the Celtics build around him

[Kane3387]

We'll see if this all holds when the losses start adding up

[hpantazo]

Ainge must have told him: "remember when KG and Ray came on the team? Those two and Paul didn't sulk because they had to play with you, Perk, Big Baby, and Leon, they took you guys under their wings and showed you how it's done. Now it's your turn. "

[manl_lui]

Ainge must have told him: "remember when KG and Ray came on the team? Those two and Paul didn't sulk because they had to play with you, Perk, Big Baby, and Leon, they took you guys under their wings and showed you how it's done. Now it's your turn.

If I were Rondo, hearing those words would pump me up, cuz that makes me the official leader...being a leader and being able to take players under your wing is something to be very proud of

[Eja117]

I think Rondo is gonna love Stevens

[BudweiserCeltic]

Posted it 6 hours ago, but no one cared lol
http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=66628.0

[SHAQATTACK]

Think the Celtics need to Keep Rondo .   ALl the new guys are gonna be looking for somebody to be in charge. 

Stevens needs Rondo as bad as Doc needs CP3 to be successful this season.

[LooseCannon]

I tend to believe it, but if Rondo wanted out, his agent should be saying exactly the same thing.

[KGs Knee]

Nevermind, read that quote wrong

[BleedGreen1989]

Posted it 6 hours ago, but no one cared lol
http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=66628.0

Haha sorry BC. I've been doin that a lot lately. Gotta do my HW better

[Cman]

Ainge must have told him: "remember when KG and Ray came on the team? Those two and Paul didn't sulk because they had to play with you, Perk, Big Baby, and Leon, they took you guys under their wings and showed you how it's done. Now it's your turn. "

^^TP.^^

Posted it 6 hours ago, but no one cared lol
http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=66628.0

^^^^

... just kidding

[BudweiserCeltic]

Posted it 6 hours ago, but no one cared lol
http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=66628.0

Haha sorry BC. I've been doin that a lot lately. Gotta do my HW better

LOL, I don't care. I just found it curious that no one bothered with it then, seemed like it could be a hot topic around here