BS Report: Lowe on Rondo

[Granath]

Rondo used to be an incredible player. He's not now.
Some people can't accept that.

This.

1000x this.

How can anyone - anyone - who has watched Rondo post-injury think that he's still a top player in this league? You simply can't. At best someone could hope - HOPE - that Rondo is still recovering from the ACL injury from almost two years ago and somehow magically rounds back into his old form.

I hope he does. I've always liked Rondo.

But I'm not about to give someone a max contract based on hope and with no assurance that even if he did become worth that contract he'd also stick around and wait through a rebuilding phase in the prime of his career. All of that COULD happen, but realistically the chances of that really happening are pretty [dang]ed slim. There were two major issues around Rondo - the quality of his play post-injury and his willingness to resign - and the chances were less than 50/50 on either of them that they'd work out in the Cs favor.

As a result, I'm glad Rondo is in Dallas. Best of luck to him. But I think the Celtics are better off long-term without him.

[Eja117]

The Rondo trade may cause Dallas to miss the playoffs.

Which would be sweet for us, since we own the Mavs first round pick.

Somewhat protected of course.

High comedy right here.

[Eja117]

The usual Anti-Rondo crowd.

If I wasn't enjoying my Christmas, I'd come up with some easy rebuttals for this thread and the "BS Report" which is aptly named.

But Merry Christmas, ya'll.

Merry Christmas to you too.

However, why is this anti-Rondo? Lowe is knowledgeable and I wanted to share his thoughts. Too many times anytime something negative is said about Rondo it turns into "hating" or "Anti-Rondo". Why? Is there anything that Lowe said that you can say isn't true?

Rondo used to be an incredible player. He's not now.
Some people can't accept that.

Yup. Just another horrid player that just happens to lead the league in assists and his position at rebs. That's all

[playdream]

The usual Anti-Rondo crowd.

If I wasn't enjoying my Christmas, I'd come up with some easy rebuttals for this thread and the "BS Report" which is aptly named.

But Merry Christmas, ya'll.

Don't forget the Fts and Defense and Bad attitude

Merry Christmas to you too.

However, why is this anti-Rondo? Lowe is knowledgeable and I wanted to share his thoughts. Too many times anytime something negative is said about Rondo it turns into "hating" or "Anti-Rondo". Why? Is there anything that Lowe said that you can say isn't true?

Rondo used to be an incredible player. He's not now.
Some people can't accept that.

Yup. Just another horrid player that just happens to lead the league in assists and his position at rebs. That's all

Don't forget the Bad Fts and Defense and attitude

[Eja117]

The usual Anti-Rondo crowd.

If I wasn't enjoying my Christmas, I'd come up with some easy rebuttals for this thread and the "BS Report" which is aptly named.

But Merry Christmas, ya'll.

Don't forget the Fts and Defense and Bad attitude

Merry Christmas to you too.

However, why is this anti-Rondo? Lowe is knowledgeable and I wanted to share his thoughts. Too many times anytime something negative is said about Rondo it turns into "hating" or "Anti-Rondo". Why? Is there anything that Lowe said that you can say isn't true?

Rondo used to be an incredible player. He's not now.
Some people can't accept that.

Yup. Just another horrid player that just happens to lead the league in assists and his position at rebs. That's all

Don't forget the Bad Fts and Defense and attitude

Ah yes. Just like Shaq. Terrible free throws. Weird attitude. Totally killed his teams.

[Celtics18]

The usual Anti-Rondo crowd.

If I wasn't enjoying my Christmas, I'd come up with some easy rebuttals for this thread and the "BS Report" which is aptly named.

But Merry Christmas, ya'll.

Don't forget the Fts and Defense and Bad attitude

Merry Christmas to you too.

However, why is this anti-Rondo? Lowe is knowledgeable and I wanted to share his thoughts. Too many times anytime something negative is said about Rondo it turns into "hating" or "Anti-Rondo". Why? Is there anything that Lowe said that you can say isn't true?

Rondo used to be an incredible player. He's not now.
Some people can't accept that.

Yup. Just another horrid player that just happens to lead the league in assists and his position at rebs. That's all

Don't forget the Bad Fts and Defense and attitude

The free throw shooting is definitely abysmal, but you're putting the defense and attitude in the plus column, right?

[MBunge]

The usual Anti-Rondo crowd.

If I wasn't enjoying my Christmas, I'd come up with some easy rebuttals for this thread and the "BS Report" which is aptly named.

But Merry Christmas, ya'll.

Don't forget the Fts and Defense and Bad attitude

Merry Christmas to you too.

However, why is this anti-Rondo? Lowe is knowledgeable and I wanted to share his thoughts. Too many times anytime something negative is said about Rondo it turns into "hating" or "Anti-Rondo". Why? Is there anything that Lowe said that you can say isn't true?

Rondo used to be an incredible player. He's not now.
Some people can't accept that.

Yup. Just another horrid player that just happens to lead the league in assists and his position at rebs. That's all

Don't forget the Bad Fts and Defense and attitude

Ah yes. Just like Shaq. Terrible free throws. Weird attitude. Totally killed his teams.

If you think Rondo and Shaq can be put in the same category...

Mike

[Jonny CC]

The usual Anti-Rondo crowd.

If I wasn't enjoying my Christmas, I'd come up with some easy rebuttals for this thread and the "BS Report" which is aptly named.

But Merry Christmas, ya'll.

Don't forget the Fts and Defense and Bad attitude

Merry Christmas to you too.

However, why is this anti-Rondo? Lowe is knowledgeable and I wanted to share his thoughts. Too many times anytime something negative is said about Rondo it turns into "hating" or "Anti-Rondo". Why? Is there anything that Lowe said that you can say isn't true?

Rondo used to be an incredible player. He's not now.
Some people can't accept that.

Yup. Just another horrid player that just happens to lead the league in assists and his position at rebs. That's all

Don't forget the Bad Fts and Defense and attitude

Ah yes. Just like Shaq. Terrible free throws. Weird attitude. Totally killed his teams.

If you think Rondo and Shaq can be put in the same category...

Mike

Nailed it.

[Rondo9]

The usual Anti-Rondo crowd.

If I wasn't enjoying my Christmas, I'd come up with some easy rebuttals for this thread and the "BS Report" which is aptly named.

But Merry Christmas, ya'll.

Don't forget the Fts and Defense and Bad attitude

Merry Christmas to you too.

However, why is this anti-Rondo? Lowe is knowledgeable and I wanted to share his thoughts. Too many times anytime something negative is said about Rondo it turns into "hating" or "Anti-Rondo". Why? Is there anything that Lowe said that you can say isn't true?

Rondo used to be an incredible player. He's not now.
Some people can't accept that.

Yup. Just another horrid player that just happens to lead the league in assists and his position at rebs. That's all

Don't forget the Bad Fts and Defense and attitude

Ah yes. Just like Shaq. Terrible free throws. Weird attitude. Totally killed his teams.

If you think Rondo and Shaq can be put in the same category...

Mike

Nailed it.

His point being is that rondo like Shaquille can still impact a game despite their weaknesses

[Jonny CC]

The usual Anti-Rondo crowd.

If I wasn't enjoying my Christmas, I'd come up with some easy rebuttals for this thread and the "BS Report" which is aptly named.

But Merry Christmas, ya'll.

Merry Christmas to you too.

However, why is this anti-Rondo? Lowe is knowledgeable and I wanted to share his thoughts. Too many times anytime something negative is said about Rondo it turns into "hating" or "Anti-Rondo". Why? Is there anything that Lowe said that you can say isn't true?

Rondo used to be an incredible player. He's not now.
Some people can't accept that.

Yup. Just another horrid player that just happens to lead the league in assists and his position at rebs. That's all

Pick the 2 stats that support your argument and ignore the rest of reality.

[Jonny CC]

The usual Anti-Rondo crowd.

If I wasn't enjoying my Christmas, I'd come up with some easy rebuttals for this thread and the "BS Report" which is aptly named.

But Merry Christmas, ya'll.

Don't forget the Fts and Defense and Bad attitude

Merry Christmas to you too.

However, why is this anti-Rondo? Lowe is knowledgeable and I wanted to share his thoughts. Too many times anytime something negative is said about Rondo it turns into "hating" or "Anti-Rondo". Why? Is there anything that Lowe said that you can say isn't true?

Rondo used to be an incredible player. He's not now.
Some people can't accept that.

Yup. Just another horrid player that just happens to lead the league in assists and his position at rebs. That's all

Don't forget the Bad Fts and Defense and attitude

Ah yes. Just like Shaq. Terrible free throws. Weird attitude. Totally killed his teams.

If you think Rondo and Shaq can be put in the same category...

Mike

Nailed it.

His point being is that rondo like Shaquille can still impact a game despite their weaknesses

The point is that there is no comparison.   The only thing in common is the bad FT%.  Shaq was not known for a lack of defense or for a bad attitude.  Apples and oranges.

[vinnie]

The usual Anti-Rondo crowd.

If I wasn't enjoying my Christmas, I'd come up with some easy rebuttals for this thread and the "BS Report" which is aptly named.

But Merry Christmas, ya'll.

Merry Christmas to you too.

However, why is this anti-Rondo? Lowe is knowledgeable and I wanted to share his thoughts. Too many times anytime something negative is said about Rondo it turns into "hating" or "Anti-Rondo". Why? Is there anything that Lowe said that you can say isn't true?

Rondo used to be an incredible player. He's not now.
Some people can't accept that.

Yup. Just another horrid player that just happens to lead the league in assists and his position at rebs. That's all

Pick the 2 stats that support your argument and ignore the rest of reality.

So you are saying that a point guard leading the league in assists and rebounds for all guards in meaningless? 

[playdream]

The usual Anti-Rondo crowd.

If I wasn't enjoying my Christmas, I'd come up with some easy rebuttals for this thread and the "BS Report" which is aptly named.

But Merry Christmas, ya'll.

Don't forget the Fts and Defense and Bad attitude

Merry Christmas to you too.

However, why is this anti-Rondo? Lowe is knowledgeable and I wanted to share his thoughts. Too many times anytime something negative is said about Rondo it turns into "hating" or "Anti-Rondo". Why? Is there anything that Lowe said that you can say isn't true?

Rondo used to be an incredible player. He's not now.
Some people can't accept that.

Yup. Just another horrid player that just happens to lead the league in assists and his position at rebs. That's all

Don't forget the Bad Fts and Defense and attitude

Ah yes. Just like Shaq. Terrible free throws. Weird attitude. Totally killed his teams.

If you think Rondo and Shaq can be put in the same category...

Mike

Nailed it.

That's the fan's power

[Jonny CC]

The usual Anti-Rondo crowd.

If I wasn't enjoying my Christmas, I'd come up with some easy rebuttals for this thread and the "BS Report" which is aptly named.

But Merry Christmas, ya'll.

Merry Christmas to you too.

However, why is this anti-Rondo? Lowe is knowledgeable and I wanted to share his thoughts. Too many times anytime something negative is said about Rondo it turns into "hating" or "Anti-Rondo". Why? Is there anything that Lowe said that you can say isn't true?

Rondo used to be an incredible player. He's not now.
Some people can't accept that.

Yup. Just another horrid player that just happens to lead the league in assists and his position at rebs. That's all

Pick the 2 stats that support your argument and ignore the rest of reality.

So you are saying that a point guard leading the league in assists and rebounds for all guards in meaningless? 

Of course it's not meaningless, but it's also not the whole story.  I have posted multiple times that Rondo is the best passer I have ever seen.  And he has always been a great rebounder for a PG.  BUT...his shot is horrendous now and is defense is weak. 

[Casperian]

I heard a shout out to Celtics Blog, from Lowe!!!!

1hr 6 min mark. JJ conversation.

Lowe read eja's post, huh?