Bensational wrote:MagicFan41 wrote:
His game is based on his speed and athleticism?? WHAT? Not really. You've clearly gone delusional and think that Rondo is Derrick Rose. Tons of athletes have come back from ACL injuries and been OK recently. By your logic, nobody would accept a trade for Derrick Rose either right now right? Gimme a break...
Rondo's game isn't based on speed and quickness? You don't have a clue what you're talking about.
There wasn't a single rumour about a DRose deal this summer, just after his injury. The only talk was whether or not he could come back at an elite level. There may be a team that would deal for Rose, but they'd offer pennies on the dollar, so Chicago's best option would be to take a risk on him returning rather than cutting their losses at this point. And Rose is on another level compared to Rondo. Ross in top form is able to carry a team on his own, whilst Rondo relies on his team mates completing the plays he sets up.
Teams avoid injured players. You seriously couldnt even give me an example of an injured player being traded recently after their injury, you had to make up a bull hypothetical about whether or not Rose would be traded. There's a reason Portland had to retire Roy before another team would take a chance on him (even though it's not ACL). Do some homework dude, you haven't actually said anything that's supported by reality yet.
Monta, Rose, Westbrook, Wade, Wall....these are guys whose abilities largely rely on their "speed and athleticism". Rondo does not. I would hardly call him super-"athletic". One of the many reasons he was drafted as low as he was. His "speed" helps a bit defensively but he is hardly a player who makes a living mostly on beating his defender off the dribble because of his explosiveness. What player are you watching? He is long for a PG, which makes him a good defender, and he has amazing court vision. He runs a half court offense probably better than anybody other than Nash in his prime. All of these things (length, height, court vision, b-ball IQ) aren't going away because of an ACL injury. Same reasons that Nash has been so productive up until almost the age of 40.
Your argument about how many people have traded for stars who just had an ACL tear is pretty weak. That sample size can't be very big. How many players who were one of the top 2-3 at their position in the league have had ACL tears? How many of those have been involved in trade rumors before that injury, haven't gotten along with the brass/teammates? How many were also teamed with a bunch of vets at the end of their careers with the team looking to possibly start anew? All of these factors make this a relatively unique situation. The sample size is minute when you pull all these factors together. And if you don't think almost every team in the league wouldn't be willing to trade most of their team for Rose, you're a complete fool. You basically make my argument for me in your own statements too. How hypocritical. "And Rose is on another level compared to Rondo. Ross in top form is able to carry a team on his own, whilst Rondo relies on his team mates completing the plays he sets up." I thought Rondo's game was based on his speed and athleticism, and not his ability to create for others?...
Is it a risk? Of course. Risks get taken all the time in the NBA, in sports, in life. Just look at Bynum last year, at Dwight after his back surgery, us signing Grant Hill, etc etc etc. Your comment that "no team" would trade for Rondo is asinine. Look at teams like the Lakers, Hawks, etc who might lose their stars to free agency for nothing. Might it be worth the risk to them to get Rondo in a trade in case, which is quite likely, that he returns to normal form? Sure it might. Then again, the majority of comments you've made on this board I've thought the same thing about.
