The Boston Celtics can no longer even consider trading Rajon Rondo after his incredible 18-point, 17-rebound, 20-assist performance in an overtime win against the New York Knicks.
It would be absurd for the C’s to move a player who can be that productive and single-handedly take a game over in every possible way.
GM Danny Ainge was reportedly “aggressively shopping” his superstar point guard up until this game.
It was just plain foolish of the C’s brass to try and move a player who is by far their best young asset and currently locked in an extremely affordable contract.
Rondo only makes $10 million this season and $46M total through 2014-15.
To call it a bargain would be an understatement. This is a guy who has put up four triple-doubles this year and reached that mark two times in the past three games.
The 26-year-old All-Star was clearly upset with all the trade rumors surrounding him and, although he wouldn’t publicly state it, he took out his frustration against Jeremy Lin and the Knicks.
He took a more humble route during his press conference, although h ...
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Boston Celtics Trade Rumors: Rajon Rondo’s Epic Game Makes Him Untouchable
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