I'd argue that MKG has more trade value than Rondo.
Just false.
He's 19 and on his rookie contract. Rondo plays the deepest position in the league, is 28 years old, a top-10 PG and coming off of major surgery. MKG has more trade value. You couldn't get a top 5 pick for rondo at this point
Interesting aside, in lieu of sarcastic remarks I was preparing to make, MKG is the very worst 19 year old to average at least 9 and 6 in the NBA, but it's a short and intriguing list that includes James, Garnett, Howard, Melo, Bosh, and McGrady - although also Ainge project, Darius Miles.
Just taking a look at some notable 19 year olds in recent league history:
LeBron James per-36: 19 points, 5.4 assists, 5 rebonds, 1.5 steals 41%/29%/75%
Kevin Garnett per 36: 13 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.1 blocks, 1.4 steals, 49%/28%/70%
Tracy McGrady per 36: 14.9 points, 9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.7 steals, 2.1 blocks, 44%, 23%, 73%
Chris Bosh per 36: 12.3 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 0.8 steals, 1.5 blocks, 46%/36%/70%
Dwight Howard per-36: 13.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1.8 blocks, 52%/0%/67%
Carmelo Anthony per 36: 20.7 points, 6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.5 blocks, 43%/32%/78%
Kobe Bryant per 36: 21.4 points, 4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.7 blocks 43%/34%/79%
Anthony Davis per 36: 17 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.5 steals, 2.2 blocks, 52%/0%/75%
Kevin Durant per 36: 21.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 43%/29%/87%
Darius Miles per 36: 12.8 points, 8 rebounds, 1.7 assists. 1 steal, 2.1 blocks, 50%/0%/52%
Michael K-G per 36: 12.5 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1.2 blocks, 46%/22%/75%
You're actually totally right. TP
FYI, rondo at age 20 per 36: 9.9 points, 5.8 assists, 5.7 rebounds, 2.5 steals 0.2 blocks, 42%/20%/65%
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Still, MKG has potential. He's 19 years old... he's on his rookie deal. I'd argue he has more trade value than Rajon Rondo coming off ACL surgery... but i'm willing to agree i'll probably lose that argument.