Rondo`s importance

[BillessuR6]

Interesting article about Rondo`s importance for this team:

If nothing else besides the productivity of KG and Pierce had changed, Boston would only be on pace to win 62 games in 2008-09. In other words, Boston should have been passed by the Lakers. After 33 games, though, Boston’s efficiency differential is 10.85, or nearly exactly what this team did last year (and this is after their less than successful recent trip to the West Coast).

So how has Boston remained a dominant team? The answer is almost entirely Rajon Rondo. While KG and Pierce are on pace to produce 8.1 fewer wins this year, Rondo is on pace to provide 8.2 additional victories. Consequently, Rondo is now the most productive player on the Celtics. Yes, Rondo is offering more than KG, Pierce, or Ray Allen.

Link: http://dberri.wordpress.com/2009/01/01/ ... years-day/

[GreenMachine]

This is interesting: http://www.wagesofwins.com/Boston330809.html

I know, I know... stats are only stats... but Rondo, Ray and Perk ARE the only guys playing up to or better than last year (and Rondo is simply amazing 90% of the time). Boy do we need some bench help! Our guys got to step up or we need new guys or both.

[Andrew McCeltic]

Nothing wrong with letting Pierce and KG save their A games for the postseason.

Rondo benefits from the floor spacing that comes from playing with 3 dominant scorers, one a HoF long-range shooter and another an agile big man with a mid-range game.

[klemen4]

Great statistics

...thanks