LOL what do we all expect?
Anyone here that is shocked must NOT know what's at stake, here - or do not want to admit the possibilities..
For Rajon Rondo (and of course LeBron James) to have a successful time in LakerLand this means - ultimately - The Lakers' 17th Championship.
If they have a successful season (50+ wins, IMO) and a 2nd round playoff exit (quite possible that they make the 2nd round, if healthy) then Rajon Rondo WILL come back for a 2nd year or more..
Make NO mistake, here - if Rajon Rondo is a key part of helping the Los Angeles Lakers achieve their 17th Championship (with LeBron James playing at an MVP-like level), then don't we ALL know that he is simply punching his ticket into the HOF?
He would be doing ALL OF THIS at the expense of the team that gave him his opportunity to shine, and his current team's HATED rivals The Boston Celtics.
Rajon Rondo knows what's at stake - don't let him fool ANYONE, here.
Dude is dialed in COMPLETELY and ready to stick it to The Green.
Isaiah Thomas was BARELY ready - as a Pre-Injury Rajon Rondo was controlling that CHI series a couple of years ago.
Lord I hope Kyrie and Scary Terry are ready. They'd better bring their A-Games.
If we mess around, Kyrie's going to get Rondo'd. He'd better be ready.
What do you mean by they better bring their A game? We most likely will not see Rondo come the postseason, as there a handful of better teams
Who knows what the NBA season will bring...GSW could implode...could have injuries...same with HOU.....
If not THIS season, then maybe the next one?
Look - all I know is THIS - we DO NOT want to see Playoff Rajon Rondo (wearing Laker Purp and Gold) in a seven game series in June of 2019 (or even 2020).
Along with a determined LeBron James?
As Halloween approaches, Celtics Faithful - be AFRAID - be VERY afraid....
We may be seeing dead people in June and they may be wearing Celtic Green..
I'm certainly not writing off the possibility of Golden State or Houston messing things up, although I would definitely be surprised. However, I don't have LAL as the 3rd best team in the West regardless. They are riddled with flaws, and lack meaningful depth. Additionally, their coaching is unproven, and they heavily rely on thus far unproven youngsters.
I would still back the two top Western teams of last season to beat them, alongside OKC and SAS, and then there are a few maybe teams. New Orleans if Randle slots in next to Davis as well as I think he might. Denver if IT returns to a 20ppg scorer and/or Murray takes another step. Minnesota if they figure out a way to make all that talent work.
All I'm saying is that I'm not particularly afraid of the Lakers. I don't rate their young talent, and their lone superstar only has so much gas left in the tank