OT: Rondo Being "Aggressively Shopped" By Celtics

**Uman85** · 03-01-2012, 09:10 AM

Sources -- Boston Celtics aggressively trying to trade guard Rajon Rondo - ESPN Boston

Thoughts?

**Bullseye** · 03-01-2012, 09:16 AM

Gotta ask Shaq why the Celtics try to trade the "best PG in the NBA"!

**Cloud 9** · 03-01-2012, 09:21 AM

It's time to change it up in Boston.

**Uman85** · 03-01-2012, 09:33 AM

The Celtics are a sinking ship. Time for them to unload before they hit bottom.

**bleacherbum54** · 03-01-2012, 10:01 AM

I hope the Pacers get in on this. We really need a pg with vision and what he brings to the game on defense. Our pg play is the main weakness Rondo would really improve our team.

But I doubt we have the pieces to make it work.

**Anytime23** · 03-01-2012, 10:02 AM

Do they know something everyone else doesn't? I'm no Rondo fan but the guy is talented and the best player on his team. Wouldn't they want to add talent around him?

**Uman85** · 03-01-2012, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by Anytime23

Do they know something everyone else doesn't? I'm no Rondo fan but the guy is talented and the best player on his team. Wouldn't they want to add talent around him?

The article mentioned something about Rondo being too "high-maintenance" and his attitude clashing with Doc Rivers and their arguments being a distraction off the court for the team. He does seem like a prick.

**bleacherbum54** · 03-01-2012, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by Uman85

The article mentioned something about Rondo being too "high-maintenance" and his attitude clashing with Doc Rivers and their arguments being a distraction off the court for the team. He does seem like a prick.

They are trading him because he is the only valuable asset they have. Ainge is rebuilding trading Rondo for a haul of young cheap assets alnog with Allen and KG coming off the books this off season the team will be in great shape rebuilding wise.

Rondo's a winner he may clash with his teammates at times but so do most guys. Look at Shaq and Kobe. Rondo is no different than KG they both really want to win and wear their emotion on their sleeves I would have no issue with him. Most players want to win and that is where the bicking comes in.

They realize you aren't gonna win a title and probably not even make the playoffs with how old and bad Boston has played smart move by Ainge IMO.

Utah is a pg away from being a really great team. I expect them to try hard to get him they have the pieces as well.

**bbaker** · 03-01-2012, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Anytime23

Do they know something everyone else doesn't? I'm no Rondo fan but the guy is talented and the best player on his team. Wouldn't they want to add talent around him?

They said that they feel they can't build around Rondo. Most likely going to try to get a surplus of young talent for him (since he's more valuable than KG, Ray, Pierce) & go from there. Boston is doing the right thing.

**Cloud 9** · 03-01-2012, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Anytime23

Do they know something everyone else doesn't? I'm no Rondo fan but the guy is talented and the best player on his team. Wouldn't they want to add talent around him?

Rondo's becoming an off-court distraction clashing with Doc Rivers. C's think he's too high maintenance.

**Anytime23** · 03-01-2012, 10:40 AM

Ohhh I see. He does seem like a doucher.

**Chi-Town Brahma** · 03-01-2012, 11:59 AM

Rondo is an asshole. The attitude thing about high-maintenance I can believe. At the same time though...don't be surprised if they don't get rid of him.

**BNB** · 03-01-2012, 02:26 PM

The Celtics are trying to trade him while his stock is high. Not only is he a little girl and complains too damn much... I think the Celtics fear that once the big 3 is blown up after this season is over, Rondo might struggle next season and that will lower his stock. A lot of people believe, my self included, that Rondo plays better because of the system he's in and the players he has around him. Maybe the Celtics agree with that a little and want to trade him now. Well they've wanted to trade him for months now... but with the trade deadline nearing, I can see why they'd be pushing.

Plus.. let's look at this hypothetically. Rondo is 26 years old and believed to be a top 5 PG by many. Deron Williams is 27 and believed to be the 3rd best PG by many. RW is considered to be the 4th, maybe 5th by a lot of people. Do you think the Celtics would aggressively be trying to trade either of those 2 players because they don't want to build around them? Fuck no. So there's definitely something there with Rondo

but I'm gonna laugh if every deal gets rejected or falls through and the Celtics start saying "We love Rondo. We were just exploring our options and we really do want him back."

**Poohdini** · 03-01-2012, 02:34 PM

watson for rondo....he can come off the bench behind the point god rose

**thechosenone** · 03-01-2012, 03:23 PM

Scalabrine for Rondo and first round picks.

**JosMin** · 03-01-2012, 03:59 PM

For a guy who has zilch in terms of scoring ability, Rondo sure is high maintenance. I definitely think he's going to be moved. Even though it's seemed like Golden State has gotten a lot of chatter, I really only see him moving to a team that could use an upgrade at point guard.

What about this deal? Have Dallas include their first-rounder, I think it'd work for both sides. Boston gets some cap relief, a young prospect and a draft pick. Think of it as a way for them to remain competative this year, yet get a jump start on rebuilding. Dallas gets a point guard for their future in Rondo and another building block for a high priced player to come their way in the offseason.

**Poohdini** · 03-01-2012, 05:18 PM

nah...dallas is about to land dwill and dwight

**JosMin** · 03-01-2012, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by Megatron81

nah...dallas is about to land dwill and dwight

But if they can land Rondo, who costs about six and a half million per season less and still land Howard, who's on his preferred destination list, you have to think they'd at least persue it. Besides, Rondo's stock has never been higher, and if Boston is going to start losing their core players, you have to figure it's only going to drop when the talent around him does as well. Dealing him to a team willing to give up something substantial for him now and still remain competative would be in Boston's best interest.

**Poohdini** · 03-01-2012, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by JosMin

But if they can land Rondo, who costs about six and a half million per season less and still land Howard, who's on his preferred destination list, you have to think they'd at least persue it. Besides, Rondo's stock has never been higher, and if Boston is going to start losing their core players, you have to figure it's only going to drop when the talent around him does as well. Dealing him to a team willing to give up something substantial for him now and still remain competative would be in Boston's best interest.

rather have deron but you do have a point about rondo being cheaper

**BNB** · 03-01-2012, 05:23 PM

Doc says Rondo isn't going anywhere

Doc Rivers confident Rajon Rondo will remain with Boston Celtics - ESPN Boston

**thechosenone** · 03-01-2012, 05:26 PM

Of course he is confident.Which team would trade for this douche-bag

**Diddy1122** · 03-01-2012, 06:15 PM

My opinion of Rondo was sealed after he quit on Team USA rather than face the fact that the coaches were going to cut him because he was a petulant little douche who couldn't handle the fact that Rose & Gordon were outplaying him every single practice.

He's got tremendous talent but he will be atrocious if he's not surronded with a bunch of good scorers. No PG should ever average less than 75% from the FT line or not be able to shoot outside of 5 feet. The fact that he's done ZERO work on this or any other offensive area other than passing is concerning. It shows a lack of work ethic, commitment, & drive. For someone who is all about winning as people have said, he shows no signs of trying to strive for greatness within his own game to make the winning easier.

**ZAN** · 03-01-2012, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Diddy1122

My opinion of Rondo was sealed after he quit on Team USA rather than face the fact that the coaches were going to cut him because he was a petulant little douche who couldn't handle the fact that Rose & Gordon were outplaying him every single practice.

He's got tremendous talent but he will be atrocious if he's not surronded with a bunch of good scorers. No PG should ever average less than 75% from the FT line or not be able to shoot outside of 5 feet. The fact that he's done ZERO work on this or any other offensive area other than passing is concerning. It shows a lack of work ethic, commitment, & drive. For someone who is all about winning as people have said, he shows no signs of trying to strive for greatness within his own game to make the winning easier.

One of the realest posts I've read on CCS in months.

**DePaulfan21** · 03-01-2012, 07:13 PM

Rondo is a pussy. That's all you need to know. Lock thread.

**bleacherbum54** · 03-02-2012, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by DePaulfan21

Rondo is a pussy. That's all you need to know. Lock thread.

you are so ignorant calling him a pussy same with other people in the thread when he played in the playoffs with a dislocated elbow. You can hate the guy all you want but Rondo is one tough SOB.

Tell me the last time you dislocated your elbow and kept playing ..............??
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfCMqT05No8]Rajon Rondo Dislocated Elbow Injury [HD] - YouTube[/ame]

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You guys just look stupid when you make statements like that.