2008 T-Mobile Rookie Challenge Gamethread

The Rondo Show · Post #2 » by **The Rondo Show** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:06 pm

Is Rondo definitely starting? I'd say he has w/o a doubt earned it, just didn't know they announce starters for that game until game time.

Post #3 » by **wetsthebed** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:07 pm

kobeSTOPkobeDONT wrote:Is Rondo definitely starting? I'd say he has w/o a doubt earned it, just didn't know they announce starters for that game until game time.

Nothing's set. I just threw them in by position.

DelMonte West · Post #4 » by **DelMonte West** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:38 pm

I'm looking forward to this game more than any of the other dog-and-pony stuff they trot out over the weekend. The only thing that stinks is we have to hear Charles "Damon Stoudamire would probably start over Rondo" Barkley on play-by-play. Here's hoping he has a big game to shut him up.

theGreatRC · Post #5 » by **theGreatRC** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:01 pm

Rondo for the triple-double.

EvadedHavoc · Post #6 » by **EvadedHavoc** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:22 pm

Anyone else expecting Rondo to jam it on Yi?

Post #7 » by **UGA Hayes** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:22 pm

Having some Euro-vets on the rookie team could make this game pretty competitive.

cfan79 · Post #8 » by **cfan79** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:33 pm

Cool thread, I'm glad you made one Westthebest. There's a lot of excitement for the Rookie Challenge.

Hopeful starting five for the Sophmores

Aldridge/Bargnani/Gay/Roy/Rondo

Go Sophmores

Post #9 » by **wetsthebed** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:07 am

Tom Thibodeau's coaching the Sophomores.

And Rondo's starting.

Celtic Esquire · Post #10 » by **Celtic Esquire** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:21 am

Rondo made a great alley oop pass to Gay for a dunk.

Also had a sweet bounce pass to Bargnani, but Bargnani blew an open dunk.

Celtic Esquire · Post #11 » by **Celtic Esquire** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:22 am

Bargnani is the definition of gunner.

Pass the damn ball dude.

Post #12 » by **wetsthebed** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:23 am

How many assists would Rondo have if Bargnani could hit a friggen shot?

GregB · Post #13 » by **GregB** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:23 am

Rondo nearly stole the ball 3 times on one possesion. Not sure he will get a chance to score though.

Celtic Esquire · Post #14 » by **Celtic Esquire** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:28 am

Wow.

Gay has some serious hops.

Celtic Esquire · Post #15 » by **Celtic Esquire** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:31 am

They just had Sager interview KG.

Garnett looked PISSED that he is not playing this weekend.

The Rondo Show · Post #16 » by **The Rondo Show** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:10 am

Doc already starting his recruiting of D-Wade for when Ray's deal expires at the same time as Wade's. Nice.

Datruth345 · Post #17 » by **Datruth345** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:54 am

rondo was really passive

fun game to watch regardless

EvadedHavoc · Post #18 » by **EvadedHavoc** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:58 am

Datruth345 wrote:rondo was really passive

fun game to watch regardless

I agree.

He was more focused on passing and defense then offense.

But i have to say Rondo did show a bit flare during that game when he got minutes.

cinnamon · Post #19 » by **cinnamon** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:35 am

I didn't find Rajon's play passive at all --- although I did find it unselfish.
In the first half he was deflecting balls, being a real pest on defence, and all kinds of useful things that don't show up in a stat line but are important to the team. He also made some beautiful passes.
In the second half, that double fake of his, when he was setting up Aldridge, was one of the highlights of the game for me. Truly masterful.
He played with finesse and unselfishness, great point guard play. I'd take Rondo's abilities and skills and team play on both sides of the court over greedy Gibson any day.

Al n' Perk No Layups! · Post #20 » by **Al n' Perk No Layups!** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 6:16 am

Wow, every shot Gibson took was a three.