NBA Rumors: Teams wary of Boston Celtics’ Rajon Rondo
When Boston Celtics’ point guard Rajon Rondo is healthy and on his game, there are few players more exciting to watch. Although Rondo’s shooting has always left a lot to be desired, he is extremely quick, sets his teammates up well and is a fantastic play-maker, a player any team would like to have.
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Of course, because of his recent knee injury and his attitude, not every team wants Rondo on their roster.
If the Celtics ever do decide to deal Rondo, they want a huge return, but may never get it because of those concerns, reports Steve Bulpett of The Boston Herald.
"Ainge never has been afraid to make bold moves, but he’s a little more cautious with Rondo, knowing he has to get something special in return (there’s also the knowledge Rondo will throw a triple-double at the Celts out of spite whenever the Shamrocks meet his new team, but that’s more a concern for fans).In terms of his value, Rondo is seen around the league as one of the game’s top handful of players when he’s on. But some general managers have expressed concern about his personality and the consistency issues that Ainge has mentioned in the past."
Rondo averaged 11.7 points, 9.8 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game in 30 games for the Celtics this season.