Rajon Rondo Traded To The Mavericks.

KamikazeK · Post #161 » by **KamikazeK** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:07 am

return2glory wrote:This trade helps both teams.

It also helps Rondo and the Celtics.
Rondo is a better fit when surrounded by all star type players.

It does not help the Celtics at all. Not by any stretch of the imagination.

KamikazeK · Post #162 » by **KamikazeK** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:09 am

Bar Fight wrote:If Smart isn't **** starting immediately upon his return, Brad needs to go as well. We got rid of our all star PG now there is no excuse whatsoever for Smart to be benched/not get the minutes he deserves.

Smart can't even stay healthy. I don't have high hopes for him at all at this point.

mloyko · Post #163 » by **mloyko** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:11 am

Rajon Rondo has been so overrated by Boston fans. What did people expect them to get for a guy 5 months from free agency. If Celtics fans can't see why this trade was made then you need to wake up.

Rondo was gone no matter what. His market was obviously limited and other teams weren't giving up big time assets for him. If Rondo was truly some coveted piece, they would have gotten a better return.

It's time to really tear this thing down and rebuild right. The biggest mistake was not trading Rondo two years ago.

MasterIchiro · Post #164 » by **MasterIchiro** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:11 am

Your GM has balls, gotta hand it to him.

The_Ghost_of_JB · Post #165 » by **The_Ghost_of_JB** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:12 am

KamikazeK wrote:
return2glory wrote:This trade helps both teams.

It also helps Rondo and the Celtics.
Rondo is a better fit when surrounded by all star type players.

It does not help the Celtics at all. Not by any stretch of the imagination.

They were going to lose Rondo anyway. Getting anything in return helps.

Valid · Post #166 » by **Valid** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:13 am

KamikazeK wrote:
Bar Fight wrote:If Smart isn't **** starting immediately upon his return, Brad needs to go as well. We got rid of our all star PG now there is no excuse whatsoever for Smart to be benched/not get the minutes he deserves.

Smart can't even stay healthy. I don't have high hopes for him at all at this point.

I mean, it's been a month-and-a-half. He also didn't have any health issues in college so I don't see how you can say "he can't stay healthy."

smith2373 · Post #167 » by **smith2373** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:13 am

The_Ghost_of_JB wrote:
KamikazeK wrote:
return2glory wrote:This trade helps both teams.

It also helps Rondo and the Celtics.
Rondo is a better fit when surrounded by all star type players.

It does not help the Celtics at all. Not by any stretch of the imagination.

They were going to lose Rondo anyway. Getting anything in return helps.

What's the difference between Rondo leaving and we're left empty-handed and Rondo leaving and we got a bag of **** in return?

SichtingLives · Post #168 » by **SichtingLives** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:13 am

It's a sad break up but it was an inevitable course of events (as I think Jeff Green getting shipped out to follow is along the same lines, but thats a separate thread). It's not 1+1=2 $hit at all. There are all kinds of circumstances at play here although I don't think Rondo's play this season has been as big of a factor as some have made it out to be. For all we know he's been bored out of his tits all year. Not saying it's not him either with the shooting woes or post injury stuff, but we don't know. We're sure as hell going to find out when he starts playing with Dallas though.

And we're just in a totally different spot. We're rebuilding, and rebuilding is some ugly $hit. What can you do, keep the wheel of moves rolling and keep acquiring draft picks. I miss the days when good players were traded for players of similar value but that ain't the way things are anymore.

StojkoVrankovic · RIP texas celtic, 12/10/14 - 12/10/14

The_Ghost_of_JB wrote:
KamikazeK wrote:
return2glory wrote:This trade helps both teams.

It also helps Rondo and the Celtics.
Rondo is a better fit when surrounded by all star type players.

It does not help the Celtics at all. Not by any stretch of the imagination.

They were going to lose Rondo anyway. Getting anything in return helps.

This is universally being viewed as a horrible trade for Boston

Valid · Post #170 » by **Valid** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:14 am

smith2373 wrote:
The_Ghost_of_JB wrote:
KamikazeK wrote:It does not help the Celtics at all. Not by any stretch of the imagination.

They were going to lose Rondo anyway. Getting anything in return helps.

What's the difference between Rondo leaving and we're left empty-handed and Rondo leaving and we got a bag of **** in return?

Depends on what they decide to do with Wright. If they're able to keep him this summer, he's a great addition. It sucks that he was the primary piece that came back, but the dude fills a pretty huge hole on our interior.

15th overall · Post #171 » by **15th overall** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:16 am

As I said earlier today before the trade went down... if the best thing you can say about a trade is that it'll make you terrible enough to yield a high lottery pick--- that's a bad trade. Biggest upside here is that we can move this flotsam and jetsam come the deadline.

**** Morey. I hope the Rockets are forever one and done pretenders. Cheap prick.

smith2373 · Post #172 » by **smith2373** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:16 am

Valid wrote:
smith2373 wrote:
The_Ghost_of_JB wrote:
They were going to lose Rondo anyway. Getting anything in return helps.

What's the difference between Rondo leaving and we're left empty-handed and Rondo leaving and we got a bag of **** in return?

Depends on what they decide to do with Wright. If they're able to keep him this summer, he's a great addition. It sucks that he was the primary piece that came back, but the dude fills a pretty huge hole on our interior.

He's a 28 year old career backup center on an expiring contract. So excited I can't hold it in!

DijonRondo · Post #173 » by **DijonRondo** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:16 am

Such great news to wake up to. Well peace out guys I'm heading over to the mavs board exculpatory style. /green.

Really **** this team though. They're starting to make me hate basketball. What am I gonna do without my favourite player.

KamikazeK · Post #174 » by **KamikazeK** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:16 am

Valid wrote:
KamikazeK wrote:
Bar Fight wrote:If Smart isn't **** starting immediately upon his return, Brad needs to go as well. We got rid of our all star PG now there is no excuse whatsoever for Smart to be benched/not get the minutes he deserves.

Smart can't even stay healthy. I don't have high hopes for him at all at this point.

I mean, it's been a month-and-a-half. He also didn't have any health issues in college so I don't see how you can say "he can't stay healthy."

Yep, it's been a month and a half and has he even played half our games? I don't have the numbers infront of me, but I am pretty sure he has missed the majority of this season. And you think he's going to take over for Rondo? Please. :noway:

Valid · Post #175 » by **Valid** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:18 am

smith2373 wrote:
Valid wrote:
smith2373 wrote:
What's the difference between Rondo leaving and we're left empty-handed and Rondo leaving and we got a bag of **** in return?

Depends on what they decide to do with Wright. If they're able to keep him this summer, he's a great addition. It sucks that he was the primary piece that came back, but the dude fills a pretty huge hole on our interior.

He's a 28 year old career backup center on an expiring contract. So excited I can't hold it in!

Maybe you should actually take a look at his numbers.

He is shooting 75 percent, is a solid rebounder and blocks shots. He averages .188 WS/48 for his career. But yeah; you're right. Total scrub.

Shamrock · Post #176 » by **Shamrock** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:18 am

I'm calling it now, Wright to Cavs before deadline.

Post #177 » by **canman1971** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:19 am

DijonRondo wrote:Such great news to wake up to. Well peace out guys I'm heading over to the mavs board exculpatory style. /green.

Really **** this team though. They're starting to make me hate basketball. What am I gonna do without my favourite player.

Sorry real fans follow the name on the front, not the back. And I am sure you are a real fan. You will find another binkie.

SichtingLives · Post #178 » by **SichtingLives** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:19 am

I got an upside for all my fellow grim bastards here (shout out to SOA)...this team still isn't as gross to watch as that pile of crap we had last year!! Huh?! Huh!?! Ahh ok.

bigboi · Post #179 » by **bigboi** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:19 am

I hope when Rondo is on the Mavs, he drives more and doesn't do any of that pounding the ball nonsense. Also I want to see much better defense. I think he's going to be pissed and be a force for the rest of the year.

Aneeq_sk · Post #180 » by **Aneeq_sk** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:20 am

Ainge ur crap !!!!! Alll the people who were with trading rondo go **** ur self.... Now enjoy celtics!!!!