Comments on: NBA finals, Lakers Celtics: Rajon Rondo's defensive impact could be minimized

By: The Dude Abides

The Dude Abides — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:11:04 +0000

I’m not sure why Rob believes the Lakers will have Fish guard Rondo. They were 0-4 against the Celtics with this matchup in the two regular season games and first two games of the Finals in 2008, then 2-2 in Games 3 through 6 of the Finals with Kobe on him, and 3-0 in the past two regular seasons with Kobe on him. That’s seven consecutive games against the Celtics with Kobe guarding Rajon, and a 5-2 record. Of course, Phil could easily pull a “zen” and put Fish back on Rondo for some inexplicable reason. That’s actually my greatest fear before the series begins, but I don’t think it will happen.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:05:20 +0000

The Lakers won’t alter Rondo’s modus operandi.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:57:46 +0000

I agree with Jay. Rondo is a serviceable on-ball defender. He does the bulk of his damage roaming the floor, disrupting passing lanes, doubling down, and plugging the gaps on the perimeter.

By: Jay King

Jay King — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:47:11 +0000

I’m not so sure his defensive impact will be minimized. Rondo is at his best when he’s off the ball and playing the passing lanes. His first-team All-Defense wasn’t about his on-ball prowess but rather his ability to create havoc. As well as Fisher played last series, Rondo will still cause chaos off the ball like he always does.