I was a bit distressed to hear the rumor that the Celtics might be willing to trade Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo to Phoenix. Thankfully multiple sources have said that is out of the question but it got me thinking. What if they were willing to trade Rondo? I think it would cause a fan revolt.
I can understand if the team would listen to offers for Ray Allen or actively seek a trade since he is in the final year of his deal. Rondo, however, is a completley different case. He is a young player who is still developing and is turning into a potetial superstar. He certainly steps up against elite point guards and rose to a new level in the playoffs. He was close to averaging a triple double in the playoffs. In addition, the offense is much different when he is in the game because of his up tempo style of play. I consider him the candidate to slide into the big 3 once Ray Allen leaves.
I was actually hoping that Ray Allen would re-sign after his deal is up at a discount because he has stated that he wants to end his career in Boston. If he wants to play past his current contract he would have to take a pay reduction anyway. This team can only get better if he comes back after his deal expires.
Plus, I think Danny Ainge realizes that if he traded Rondo, he would have an angry mob hunting him down. You can't just move a potential superstar who is a fan favorite and expect no backlash.
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Insanitysk
Reputation: 50Level: Pro Since: Oct 29, 2008 |
Posted on: June 7, 2009 5:25 pm
Score: 87
Rajon Rondo and the Next Boston MassacreEven if Allen is on his last year of the contract i dont think hes worth losing, More importantly Rajon will be a HUGE future player and any team who picks him up will be lucky to have him. I dont think Rivers will do it anyways. Too much too lose |
"Z"
Reputation: 74Level: Pro Since: Jun 10, 2008 |
Posted on: June 7, 2009 5:26 pm
Score: 59
Rajon Rondo and the Next Boston MassacreYeah that would be a terrible move,he is a very good young point,just needs to work on that jumper. |
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retry1 Level: All-Star Since: Jan 6, 2009 |
Posted on: June 7, 2009 5:39 pm
Score: 117
Rajon Rondo and the Next Boston MassacreI'd hate to see Ray Allen go, but I'd hate even more to see Rondo go. Being older, I can remember when Larry B. was a rookie. He grew up into a great before the fans eyes. When I look at today's Celtics I see Rondo as the face of the future Celtics, just as Paul Pierce once was. Yes, you make trades. Yes you draft other phenoms. But you don't gouge out your face. |
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whatever!
Reputation: 85 Level: All-Star Since: Aug 16, 2006 |
Posted on: June 7, 2009 9:11 pm
Score: 60
Rajon Rondo and the Next Boston MassacreDanny Ainge would trade Rondo... and wouldn't really get anything for him. He's just a crappy GM who got lucky landing Garnett. |
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jlm33990
Reputation: 0 Level: Amateur Since: May 7, 2009 |
Posted on: June 8, 2009 6:32 am
Score: 23
Rajon Rondo and the Next Boston MassacreI'm tempted if the Celts get Stoudemire. Anyone else on phoenix no way. |
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johndbest
Reputation: 89 Level: All-Star Since: May 13, 2008 |
Posted on: June 8, 2009 11:24 am
Score: 64
Rajon Rondo and the Next Boston Massacreno way the big three plus rondo won a ring a championship ring and as far as stoudamire being a celtic no way two icon centers like garnett and stoudamire could not co exist two monster egos |
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hawkeye342 Level: All-Star Since: Feb 7, 2008 |
Posted on: June 8, 2009 12:15 pm
Score: 92
Rajon Rondo and the Next Boston MassacreI think Garnett and Amar'e could coexist since KG would be the PF but the trade would leave the backcourt depleated especially at point guard since there isn't strong depth behind Rajon Rondo. I also think KG is a great teaam player, he could find a way to co-exist. |
