I bring up Rondo's all star game appearances, his MVP votes, his all NBA team selection, his all NBA defensive team selections, not because I think they define who he is as a player. For me, it just confirms that I'm not just a delusional, green-goggle wearing, crazy homer and Rondo fanboy.
I shouldn't need this confirmation. I should be able to trust what my eyes tell me, backed up what the numbers show, but after being jeered, laughed at, and mocked for my regard for our star point guard so often around here, it's nice to know that those who are getting paid to cover the NBA and to coach in the league (not to mention his fellow NBA players) see the same things that I do.