Comments on: The Inbounds: Rajon Rondo and a game of art not science

By: dbrooks2375

dbrooks2375 — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 02:00:19 +0000

Definitely not a Celtic fan. Unfortunately stuck in Charlotte w/the Bobkitties. Rondo has so many haters, even though he is the quintessential PG. People seem to forget that ball distribution & running the offense is the PG’s main job. Not making jumpers…

By: mlblogsredsoxforecaster

mlblogsredsoxforecaster — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:55:55 +0000

In general, Rondo has been UNDER-rated, because he’s not a consistent big time scorer, and too many people place too much emphasis on scoring. Rondo’s jump shot isn’t great, but not as bad as it used to be, and he has the ability to use his speed to get layups and score in bunches, with a high shooting %, WHEN HIS TEAM NEEDS IT, which is when all the scorers are injured. He prefers to get everyone involved, though, and I’ll take a player like that any day.

By: mlblogsredsoxforecaster

mlblogsredsoxforecaster — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:54:18 +0000

Nash in his prime was better than Rondo, but now?

As for the 2008 championship, certainly Rondo wasn’t the main reason, but look at this: The Cs won most of their home playoff games and lost most of their road playoff games that year, and the main reason for that difference was Rondo’s lack of aggressiveness on the road, and hyper-aggressiveness at home. He had a big impact.

Also, if championships are all that matters, then Tony Parker should be at the top of your list, and Rondo 2nd. How many championships have those top 3 won? Remember, Rondo did help the Cs get to game 7 of the Finals in 2010, with “The Big 3″ not playing their best, and rebounding was the reason they didn’t win that last game.

Also, they’ve been called “The Big 4″ in Boston for a few years now. I suggest you do more homework before you post.

By: saint1997

saint1997 — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:08:45 +0000

yeah i agree its so hard to say who is the best because of the styles of so many pgs conflicting but you’d have to put rondo second after paul, then rose and williams

By: drunkenjunk

drunkenjunk — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:10:08 +0000

I’d take him over any other pg in the league.

By: pollocol

pollocol — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:33:37 +0000

Way overrated, still doesn’t have a decent jumper, the only thing he’s done is make 3 HALL OF FAMERS look good lol, because we ALL know when Boston won it’s last championship it wasn’t because of Rondo.

1. Chris Paul
2. Deron Williams
3. Derrik Rose
4. Tony Parker
5. Steve Nash
6. Rajon Rando – Russell Westbrook

And before ppl start going crazy with my list of best PG, look at it again and my top five make there team’s a lot better, remember that since Rondo started to play” better” no championship for Boston and that was with The Big Three or why do u think they never called it The Big 4. And yes I got Nash over Rondo or when do u think Rondo is going to win TWO MVP’S

By: scalfor3

scalfor3 — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:50:45 +0000

guy is one of the best playoff performers of the last 10 years. every year he takes his game to another level when the stakes get high

By: therealroman

therealroman — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:50:50 +0000

Great points in here, thx once again for the Bleacher Report – Interview, that was pretty cool.
To me, Rondo’s gotta be one of the most fun players to watch, because he’s got that unique style, that special creativity in special moments, that x-factor that i don’t see in a guy like Deron WIlliams for example. Rondo’s play is just so dynamic, there’s always something about to happen.
Now, if we’re talking about the greatest PG’s in the game right now, I think it’s very hard to argue. You think about Rondo’s insane Triple Doubles and his untouchable performance against Miami, and you gotta say this dude is the best. Then you see CP3 dominate the game, basically willing and carrying his Team past the Memphis Grizzlies, playing seemingly faultless, always making the right decision no matter how much pressure you bring, and you gotta think this guy is the best. But think back of what DRose did before the lockout, his explosiveness, his aggression, his almost inhuman body control in the air, his attitude and leadership, and you think this dude is one of the greatest i’ve ever seen. Russel Westbrook has games where he looks like he’s defining a new position, when have you ever before seen such an aggressive and athletic point guard who constantly puts pressure on your 1, on both ends of the floor?

So what I’m trying to say: You ask ten different people who the best PG in the league is at the moment, and you’re probably gonna get 4 or 5 different answers. The most consistent might be Paul and Williams, but I’d still put Rondo and a healthy Rose up there with ‘em, because sometimes style does matter

By: truthhurtstoo

truthhurtstoo — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:43:41 +0000

Overrated…