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Rajon Rondo

VIDEO: JORDAN’S CRAZY BLOCK

March 13, 2012 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

Many consider 6-foot-11 DeAndre Jordan the most athletic center in the NBA, and he certainly proved it against the Boston Celtics. The Clippers’ big man has more than 90 blocked shots this season, but his most spectacular one came Monday night when he grabbed – yes, grabbed – Rajon Rondo’s shot on its way up. … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Celtics, Clippers, DeAndre Jordan, Rajon Rondo

TRADE CELTICS SHOULD HAVE DONE

March 5, 2012 by Joel Huerto 12 Comments

  Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti should have traded Russell Westbrook for Rajon Rondo when he had the chance. Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge was willing to trade Rondo for Westbrook, but Presti declined. Now, a lot of people would say why make a deal? The Thunder are 29-8 and the top seed in … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Rajon Rondo, Russell Westbrook, Sam Presti

OBSERVATIONS FROM NBA’S OPENING ACT

December 26, 2011 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The Dallas Mavericks celebrated their 2011 NBA title with a spectacular ring ceremony and unveiling of the team’s first championship banner on Christmas Day. Then, they got their bell rung by a Miami Heat squad that looks extremely motivated and primed for a huge run in 2012. Here are five observations from opening day in … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers, LeBron James, Miami Heat, Oklahoma City, Rajon Rondo, Russell Westbrook, Tyson Chandler

SFL CLASSIC: TEAM LEBRON VS. TEAM WADE

October 9, 2011 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

With the absence of a new NBA collective bargaining agreement – and neither side isn’t budging at this point – basketball fans are stuck with glorified scrimmages organized by the league’s superstars. The latest installment of this very expensive pickup game is Saturday night’s exhibition game in Miami featuring a team led by LeBron James … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: amare stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony, Caron Butler, Chris Bosh, Chris Paul, Damon Jones, Dorrell Wright, Dwyane Wade, Eddy Curry, Jamal Crawford, john wall, Jonny Flynn, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Lou Williams, Mario Chalmers, Rajon Rondo, Rudy Gay, Russell Westbrook, Wesley Matthews

RONDO: ‘WE’RE NOT THE SAME TEAM’

April 10, 2011 by Joel Huerto 2 Comments

Something is missing from the Boston Celtics and the team’s All-Star point guard senses it too. After the Celtics were embarrassed by the Bulls and Heat, both games on national TV, Rajon Rondo admitted that his team is not the same battle-tested unit that flipped the switch during last season’s playoffs and made it back … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Boston Celtics, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen

POINT GUARDS DOMINATE OPENING WEEK

November 5, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The 2010-11 NBA season is under way and the league’s elite players and powerhouse teams are monopolizing the headlines. Also, point guards are off to fast starts: Rajon Rondo established a new mark in most assists through the first five games, and Derrick Rose at one point was leading the league in scoring, Chris Paul … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Chris Paul, Hawks, Heat, Hornets, john wall, Lakers, Rajon Rondo

RONDO’S EXIT WON’T HURT TEAM USA

August 27, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

In somewhat of a surprising move, Rajon Rondo has decided to withdraw from the United States basketball team. Rondo told USA Basketball President Jerry Colangelo that he had some personal matters. Translation: Rondo saved himself the embarrassment of being cut from the squad. The Boston Celtics All-Star point guard saw the writing on the wall … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: Chauncey Billups, derrick rose, Eric Gordon, Jerry Colangelo, Rajon Rondo, Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, USA Basketball

VIDEO: RAJON RONDO MAKES ‘THE PLAY’

May 23, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Kevin Garnett called it “the play” of the 2010 playoffs. Doc Rivers described it as an “unbelievable play.” It occurred with under nine minutes left in the second quarter and the Boston Celtics leading the Orlando Magic 34-17. After a ball was deflected into the Orlando backcourt, Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo tracked it down … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Boston Celtics, Eastern Conference finals, Orlando Magic, Rajon Rondo

RONDO AND BILLUPS ARE AMAZING

April 24, 2009 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Here are some observations and analysis from the first week of the NBA playoffs. Boston’s Rajon Rondo is enjoying a big time coming out party. The Celtics’ point guard has been an absolute superstar in the first round. Chicago Bulls rookie Derrick Rose got all the ink after a tremendous Game 1 at Boston’s TD … [Read more…]

Posted in: NBA Tagged: Chauncey Billups, Rajon Rondo, San Antonio Spurs

STUCKEY HEADS LIST OF RISING STARS

October 12, 2008 by Joel Huerto 2 Comments

The Detroit Pistons traded away Chauncey Billups because GM Joe Dumars wants to clear cap space and thinks very highly of second-year guard Rodney Stuckey. The 6-foot-5 guard from Eastern Washington showed flashes of stardom in last year’s playoffs, averaging 9 points and 3 assists, and parlayed that into a successful stint with the U.S. … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Al Horford, Al Thornton, David Lee, Rajon Rondo, Rodney Stuckey, Rudy Gay
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