Comments on: Rajon Rondo’s Step Back http://celticshub.com/2009/07/24/rajon-rondos-step-back/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:54:57 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Rondo Extension Talks Start…NOW » Boston Celtics Basketball – Celtics news, rumors and analysis – CelticsHub.com http://celticshub.com/2009/07/24/rajon-rondos-step-back/comment-page-1/#comment-8743 Rondo Extension Talks Start…NOW » Boston Celtics Basketball – Celtics news, rumors and analysis – CelticsHub.com Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:28:21 +0000 http://celticshub.com/?p=2843#comment-8743 [...] few promising fits and starts, Rondo’s jump shot—the biggest weakness in his game—took a step back last season. That alone should dismiss any talk that Rondo is a max-level player at this [...] [...] few promising fits and starts, Rondo’s jump shot—the biggest weakness in his game—took a step back last season. That alone should dismiss any talk that Rondo is a max-level player at this [...]

]]> By: HI http://celticshub.com/2009/07/24/rajon-rondos-step-back/comment-page-1/#comment-6046 HI Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:43:17 +0000 http://celticshub.com/?p=2843#comment-6046 hi all! im a big fan of rondo! i would just like to say that i think with a little practise, rondo could become a mvp? maybe not next season but possibly the one after? i think it is a really good idea : ) hi all! im a big fan of rondo! i would just like to say that i think with a little practise, rondo could become a mvp? maybe not next season but possibly the one after? i think it is a really good idea : )

]]> By: Rajon Rondo and the disgusting thing he calls his jump shot | bucketnotes http://celticshub.com/2009/07/24/rajon-rondos-step-back/comment-page-1/#comment-6039 Rajon Rondo and the disgusting thing he calls his jump shot | bucketnotes Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:04:22 +0000 http://celticshub.com/?p=2843#comment-6039 [...] Rajon Rondo’s Step Back (CelticsHub) Share and Enjoy: [...] [...] Rajon Rondo’s Step Back (CelticsHub) Share and Enjoy: [...]

]]> By: Sean Darden http://celticshub.com/2009/07/24/rajon-rondos-step-back/comment-page-1/#comment-5988 Sean Darden Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:05:36 +0000 http://celticshub.com/?p=2843#comment-5988 Not only does Rondo need to work on his jump shot but when he drives to the left side of the basket but still shoots with his right hand, It makes me want to scream. Despite watching both Paul Pierce and Ray Allen finish with their left hand on that side of the basket he still refuses to do so. Against both the Bulls and Magic that shot was repeatedly blocked. And I blame the coaching staff because Rondo can shoot with both hands. He needs to really mature and work on his game for Boston to become a real dynasty. Not only does Rondo need to work on his jump shot but when he drives to the left side of the basket but still shoots with his right hand, It makes me want to scream. Despite watching both Paul Pierce and Ray Allen finish with their left hand on that side of the basket he still refuses to do so. Against both the Bulls and Magic that shot was repeatedly blocked. And I blame the coaching staff because Rondo can shoot with both hands. He needs to really mature and work on his game for Boston to become a real dynasty.

]]> By: GGW http://celticshub.com/2009/07/24/rajon-rondos-step-back/comment-page-1/#comment-5977 GGW Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:12:00 +0000 http://celticshub.com/?p=2843#comment-5977 Rondo is unlikely to become a consistent jump shooter. He "slings" it with too much elevation -- wrong form. He'd have to literally "rebuild" his shot. Ain't going to happen. You'll have to live with him being up-and-down from series to series. Rondo is unlikely to become a consistent jump shooter. He “slings” it with too much elevation — wrong form. He’d have to literally “rebuild” his shot. Ain’t going to happen. You’ll have to live with him being up-and-down from series to series.

]]> By: Jason http://celticshub.com/2009/07/24/rajon-rondos-step-back/comment-page-1/#comment-5957 Jason Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:21:30 +0000 http://celticshub.com/?p=2843#comment-5957 Arvin: I'm the first to demand Rondo improve his shooting, but everything else he does still makes him an elite PG in the NBA. Just because he doesn't do one thing well that you have a particular beef about doesn't negate that fact. He's an elite handler, (high assists, low turnover), facilitator, slasher, finisher, defender, decision-maker, fearless, leads, orchestrates, etc., etc. that a PG should be. He makes the offense run, gets others involve, then switches to dominating all very deftly and smartly. His one deficit is shooting (including FTs). Even still, his FG%, True-shooting%, etc are still tops for not just PGs, but all guards. Pretty good for someone who can't shoot. Look up those percentages if you need. He's elite. And oh yeah as a 6'1" PG he was one rebound shy of a triple-double for an entire playoff series. Not elite PG? Give me a break. Sam: The Orlando way was to plant Howard in the paint and let him either intimidate or foul (but of course not get called). Btw, I was so furious about Howard's preferential treatment in the series. I documented every questionable call for one quarter (I couldn't take it after that). Between the moving screens and just bumping drivers when out of position, Howard committed 8 fouls and was called for none in just one quarter. The Celts got away with one non-call as a team in the same span. Think that's a biased pov? Watch the Cavs series and how many times LBJ drives and Howard jumps in the air bumping him with his chest without drawing a foul. NO ONE ELSE gets that treatment in the NBA but Howard. No wonder he was DPOY. What a freaking joke. So that's how Rondo was stopped. Yes, for all Perk's strengths being that dominant finisher inside isn't one of them so that hurt. KG could finish close and stretch the D and Sheed ditto. So, yes, not having KG was that big of a difference on both ends of the floor. That and stupid coaching. Arvin: I’m the first to demand Rondo improve his shooting, but everything else he does still makes him an elite PG in the NBA. Just because he doesn’t do one thing well that you have a particular beef about doesn’t negate that fact. He’s an elite handler, (high assists, low turnover), facilitator, slasher, finisher, defender, decision-maker, fearless, leads, orchestrates, etc., etc. that a PG should be. He makes the offense run, gets others involve, then switches to dominating all very deftly and smartly. His one deficit is shooting (including FTs). Even still, his FG%, True-shooting%, etc are still tops for not just PGs, but all guards. Pretty good for someone who can’t shoot. Look up those percentages if you need. He’s elite. And oh yeah as a 6′1″ PG he was one rebound shy of a triple-double for an entire playoff series. Not elite PG? Give me a break.

Sam: The Orlando way was to plant Howard in the paint and let him either intimidate or foul (but of course not get called). Btw, I was so furious about Howard’s preferential treatment in the series. I documented every questionable call for one quarter (I couldn’t take it after that). Between the moving screens and just bumping drivers when out of position, Howard committed 8 fouls and was called for none in just one quarter. The Celts got away with one non-call as a team in the same span. Think that’s a biased pov? Watch the Cavs series and how many times LBJ drives and Howard jumps in the air bumping him with his chest without drawing a foul. NO ONE ELSE gets that treatment in the NBA but Howard. No wonder he was DPOY. What a freaking joke. So that’s how Rondo was stopped. Yes, for all Perk’s strengths being that dominant finisher inside isn’t one of them so that hurt. KG could finish close and stretch the D and Sheed ditto. So, yes, not having KG was that big of a difference on both ends of the floor. That and stupid coaching.

]]> By: Pasard http://celticshub.com/2009/07/24/rajon-rondos-step-back/comment-page-1/#comment-5956 Pasard Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:42:44 +0000 http://celticshub.com/?p=2843#comment-5956 Kevin Garnett. I prayed during the draft lottery night that Boston would get the first pick. We didn't, but my prayers were still answered. We wounded up not getting Durant or Oden, but as we all know got Ray Allen which changed KG's mind about playing for Boston. However, we seem to forget that and what more. Be glad that we have a decent team on the court that will contend for the championship. That's all we as fans can ask for. Kevin Garnett. I prayed during the draft lottery night that Boston would get the first pick. We didn’t, but my prayers were still answered. We wounded up not getting Durant or Oden, but as we all know got Ray Allen which changed KG’s mind about playing for Boston. However, we seem to forget that and what more. Be glad that we have a decent team on the court that will contend for the championship. That’s all we as fans can ask for.

]]>