And if the main difference between the final of 2008 and this year was named Rajon Rondo? The question may be surprising since the leader was already there two years ago. Along with Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce, the former resident of the University of Kentucky was the same holder. He had contributed to the victory in Boston against the Lakers with 9.3 points, 6.6 assists and 1.5 interception on the final six games. Two years later, his status is no longer the same. Since the last coronation of C's, this is no longer a mere adjunct of the Big Three.
Throughout the season, Rondo has become the conductor of the franchise in Massachusetts. A glance at his statistics can realize its impact (13.7 pts, 4.4 rbds, 9.8 wt). But they do not summarize all activity. It sets the pace in attack, brings his aggressiveness on defense and explodes the "blocks" with adverse devastating penetrations. The icing on the cake: he still has raised the tone in the playoffs. Always unpredictable, he tied the record for most assists in a playoff game for the Celtics (19), has signed a unique triple-double against Cleveland (29 pts, 18 rbs and 13 feet) and incredible displays averages with 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 10 assists and 2.1 steals.
"The sky is the limit":
Rondo is definitely one of the keys to this new final between the two franchises the most successful in the NBA. It is a puzzle to solve for Phil Jackson, coach of LA. In the five major Californians, there is a weak point: the point guard position. Cheers 36 years, Derek Fisher can no longer defend as before and suffers leaders meet fast. Rondo has the perfect background to become his nightmare in the coming weeks. During the regular season, the leader of Boston and had regaled in his two games against the Lakers with 17.5 points, 5 rebounds, 11.5 assists and 3.5 steals per game.
To limit its impact, Bryant might have to defend him like LeBron James did in the semi-final Eastern Conference. But Bob Cousy, the former Celtics guard shows in the 50s, does not care for his successor. "With his quickness and vivacity, I do not think anyone can defend him on effectively. His creativity and imagination have taken a different dimension this year. He can still improve. The sky is the limit, "Cried he in the Boston Herald. The only downside? Her physical condition. Moved back from the duel against the Magic, Rondo is not 100% of its resources."I'll be at 94.7% on Thursday for the first match, " he reassures. That makes a made for Derek Fisher ...
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