Cap'n Jack on Rondo
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:53 pm
Is Monta ready to be the spokesman for the team both in and out of the locker room? – Petaluman
Stephen Jackson: “Vocal leader … That’s not his personality. That’s my personality. I think Monta’s ready to be the leader on the court as far as being the point guard. I think he’s ready for that role. But as far as the vocal leader, that’s not his personality.”
MY FOLLOW-UP: Can a team thrive without the point guard being the vocal leader?
Stephen Jackson: “Yes. I can name a couple teams that was successful without vocal point guards. Dallas, the year they went to the NBA Finals. The Lakers. Rondo with Boston. Their vocal leaders were Paul and Kevin Garnett. So the vocal leaders don’t have to be the point guard, but at the same time, (point guards) have to be leaders on the floor. That’s what Rondo is. Rondo’s a leader on the floor.”
per hoopsworld.
-Dizzy
Stephen Jackson: “Vocal leader … That’s not his personality. That’s my personality. I think Monta’s ready to be the leader on the court as far as being the point guard. I think he’s ready for that role. But as far as the vocal leader, that’s not his personality.”
MY FOLLOW-UP: Can a team thrive without the point guard being the vocal leader?
Stephen Jackson: “Yes. I can name a couple teams that was successful without vocal point guards. Dallas, the year they went to the NBA Finals. The Lakers. Rondo with Boston. Their vocal leaders were Paul and Kevin Garnett. So the vocal leaders don’t have to be the point guard, but at the same time, (point guards) have to be leaders on the floor. That’s what Rondo is. Rondo’s a leader on the floor.”
per hoopsworld.
-Dizzy