Rajon Rondo Discussion: He's A Cleveland Cavalier

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  1. karacha

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    I agree with that. He's actually needed, since no AB in the bubble. If others are not hitting shots, it's Rondo time. The only guard I trust (because I do trust Kuz, but he's a wing) to score some right now is Dion. I'll give KCP the benefit of the doubt also, but he's not a creator. Rondo and Dion can create for others.
     
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    I’d play Rondo over Cook and that’s it. Playing 4 on 5 on offense gets old.
     
    Cookie, Aug 17, 2020
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    Pick your poison: 4 on 5 offense or defense? :)
     
    karacha, Aug 17, 2020
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    With Rondo, you get both! 2 for the price of 1 special.
     
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    Indeed. Although, when it comes to playing D in the playoffs, I'd still trust Rondo more than Cook. It's close... but I think Rondo is better.
     
    karacha, Aug 17, 2020
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    Told you his frequently broken hands heal quick. Amazing. Hold onto our butts.
     
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    Playoff Rondo time m'fers. He fills a need now which unfortunately which is substantial and will definitely win at least one game for us. I do have a blind-spot for him admittedly and hopefully he won't cost us a couple of games as well in providing a few highlight plays.
     
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    Hate that we have to reluctantly play him since the other guards couldn't get it done
     
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    Might as well give it a try.
     
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    Yeah, I can't believe it's so bad that I'm actually looking forward to Rondo coming back. Ugh.
     
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    LOL, I feel you guys. When we were struggling there were moments the broadcast showed Rondo and I started dreaming about him making an early return and saving us. Never thought I’d see the day after how I’ve felt about him most of the past few years.

    Realistically, I don’t think what he brings to the table is really what we’re missing right now. And I still think Caruso played well so I don’t want to take away from his playing time. So I’m not banking on Rondo too much.

    BUT, yeah there’s always a chance that his return sparks some momentum and energy into our team. Maybe even just the nature of his demeanor on the court, having another general out there with them will be a benefit. Even if it doesn’t have to translate to that much production. And there’s always the chance he completely proves me wrong and goes full “Playoff Rondo” and becomes the impact player we need.
     
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    Playoff 'Do is better than Bubble KCP.

    We need him. At the very least he'll set the table so Bron can switch to being a scorer instead of a facilitator because based on how the bums around him are clanking every J, he's going to have to shoulder the load and drive to the rim for 40 minutes a game.
     
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    I guarantee his shooting is better than KCPs right now. In fact, my shooting is likely better too.
     
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    The grass isn’t always greener but in this case I’m hoping you guys are right.
     
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    When it's dead grass on the other side, the bar isn't very high
     
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    It's kinda hard to shoot worse than 2-8 or 0-5.
     
    karacha, Aug 19, 2020
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