Practically three years removed from his latest NBA All-Star appearance, and more than two years detached from his last postseason expedition, Rajon Rondo finds himself on the Dallas Mavericks seeking superstar redemption one last time.
Rondo's fortunes turned in an instant upon being traded from the Boston Celtics to Dallas. In one fast-developing swoop, he went from the apparent cornerstone of a rebuilding franchise to the final prong of a title-tracking team.
Yet, while the circumstances under which Rondo plays have changed, his individual stakes remain the same.
Injuries, warring stat lines and, recently, makeshift cast members bilked Rondo of his superstar status, twisting a once-forgone conclusion into a debate the point guard himself has yet to settle—a matter that, for better or worse, superstar or not, will resolve itself in Dallas.
Rondo's Fall
It wasn't always this touch-and-go with Rondo. His superstar standing was a formality in 2012 during the playoffs.
Fans and pundits watched as Rondo q ...
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Article written by Dan Favale