When drawing up this list, I actually wrote about Rondo, "He’s not higher because it’s yet to be seen if he can lead (and if the team can allow him to lead) like he did in the playoffs." After thirty-seven days of writing up write-ups on the best NBA players (save this last baker's dozen), I'm not sure if I still agree with this ranking for Rajon. I was impressed enough by his play in the playoffs to pump up the volume and give him the coveted one-three spot. The numbers are there. Twelve points, eight assists, and five rebounds regular season? Solid. In the playoffs? Try out nearly 17 points, and just under ten assists and boards. That's epic. That's Big O numbers. Oh, and great defense. Heading into this season, though, I gotta say I'm feeling a bit hesitant about this position for Rondo.
Robin Hood, príncipe de los ladrones - EXPLORE, originally uploaded by Sylvia Rueda.
Danny Ainge, for some inexplicable reason, let leak during this offseason that Rondo might not stay with the Celts. I have no idea what that was about, but it could spell two different directions for Red Rondo. (Is it possible Rondo got on the Red Bull tip not to get under the skin of then opponents Chicago Bulls but rather to make a bid for succession of P-double's Auerbach certification of approval? Thin, I know, but athletes have been known to take advertising gigs for less. I've never understood the big deal with those green pieces of paper with Benjamin Franklin on 'em.)
Rajon Rondo rocking World Championhip Ring, originally uploaded by ProVentures.
