Feb 19, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard
Rajon Rondo(9) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Kevin Durant(35) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Rajon Rondo, Dallas Mavericks
Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Position: Point Guard
Age: 28
2014-15 Slash Line: .400/.323/.316
2014-15 Season Averages: 30.4 MPG, 8.7 PPG, 8.6 APG, 6.2 RPG, 1.6 SPG
Once upon a time, Rajon Rondo was the No. 1 target amongst New York Knicks fans. Injuries and inefficiency have changed that for some, but the interest remains strong and legitimate.
For what it’s worth, Knicks fans accurately predicted the future:
Got to hand it to Knicks fans. Plenty of them were convinced that Amar'e, Tyson and Rajon Rondo would be teammates one day.
— Frank Isola (@TheFrankIsola) February 19, 2015
Sigh.
In all seriousness, Rondo is one of the greatest facilitators in NBA history. He sees plays develop before they happen, and while some may think he’s over dribbling, his every move is intended to open his teammates up.
More times than not, it works out. Thus, his status as a four-time All-Star and two-time assists leader.
The concern with Rondo is that, nine years in, he’s still one of the worst shooters in the NBA. He’s shooting a more respectable 32.3 percent from beyond the arc, but is also converting at a clip of 31.6 percent from the free throw line.
That’s not bad; it’s atrocious.
Due to his struggles as a shooter, Rondo might not fit the triangle offense. Some maintain that the system is versatile, which it is, but guards who can at least convert from mid-range are vital.
Regardless of how you feel about him, Rondo will inevitably be a target or the Mavericks.
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