Rajon Rondo Trade news becomes internet and media sensation after the four-time All-star was traded along with Dwight Powell by Celtics to Dallas Mavericks in exchange of Brandan Wright, Jameer Nelson and Jae Crowder. Rajon Rondo trade was in the making for over a year, USA TODAY reports.
In Rajon Rondo trade, the Celtics will also receive first-round pick in the 2015 draft and a second-rounder in 2016.
Was it a good or bad news? Some have speculated that the Rajon Rondo trade incident that happened on Thursday night was a big loss to Bostons Celtics team that was once built by great players since the time of Larry Bird. Was it a good move for General Manager Danny Ainge?
Rajon Rondo started as point guard in Celtics during the 2007 to 2008 season. He was one of the Celtics players that brought NBA Championship in 2008 together with All-Stars Kevin Garmett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen. He rose to fame in 2009 NBA Playoffs where he scored triple-double.
Are you convinced that Rajon Rondo trade was made for better cause? Here, we lay out reasons on why it could be a good deal:
Rajon Rondo trade was intended as Celtics are not giving in to let Rondo sign for a max contract. Rondo will be a free agent this offseason and Rondo won't be signing with any particular team without a max contract. Celtics is in rebuild mode while avoiding cap space for the last few seasons.
Celtics had decided to trade him as they won't let him extend his last contract. With records of Rondo's health issues and inconsistent plays, it would be hard for any team to offer him a max contract. So instead, Rondo might go for free agency for him to get a max contract.
The Celtics still holds talented rosters of players which are contrary to some fans and sports analysts, who believed that Celtics is left with no star player this time. After the Rajon Rondo trade, Boston Celtics still have the following players:
C-Tyler Zeller, Kelly Olynyk, Vitor Faverani
PG - Marcus Smart, Phil Pressey, Avery Bradley
SF - Jae Crowder, Jeff Green, Gerald Wallace
SG - Evan Turner, James Young, Marcus Thornton
PF - Brandan Wright, Jared Sullinger, Brandon Bass
Rajon Rondo trade seemed to be a fair decision as Rondo was not a great player as what everybody thinks he is, reported by CLNS Radio. Everyone still remembers and hold to the history that once Rondo did during the 2008 NBA Championship. He was part of the "Big 4" along with Garnett and company but due to the health issues and reported unreliability as point guard, his radiance in playing had changed in the last few years.
Rajon Rondo trade would be good news for Rondo's bashers. Rondo's attitude was a good reason first and foremost to throw him out of Boston Celtics. He has been a problem in the locker room and always involved in some issues.
Kobe Bryant even was quoted saying, "from what I understand, he's an a-hole, like me," while pointing to Rondo.
Rajon Rondo trade who had been a four-time All-Star, one-time All-NBA team selection and a four-time All-Defensive member had lost his caliber in the court. He is a good passer but not shooter. He was an average defender. He was also seen in the top 10 in most turnovers recorded constantly.
Do you think Rajon Rondo trade was a good or bad decision? Rondo will be playing with Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki, Tyson Chandler, Monta Ellis, and Chandler Parsons.