Rondo Update - 12/20

Rondo update: positive reports coming out of practice
By wjsy on Dec 20 2013, 2:25p +


After today's Waltham workout, Rajon Rondo put together a post-practice scrimmage and by all accounts, he's looking good.


Scott Souza @scott_souza
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#Celtics guard Rajon Rondo organizing quick scrimmage after practice. Media has requested his presence for interviews today.
9:47 AM - 20 Dec 2013


Scott Souza @scott_souza
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#Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo hits deck trying to get by Kris Humphries during scrimmage, bounces right up, nails jumper next possession.
9:59 AM - 20 Dec 2013



Of course it's Hump knocking down Rondo in practice, right?

It sounded like quite the spirited pick-up game today and the beat writers in attendance we're gushing over how good Rondo looked:




A. Sherrod Blakely @SherrodbCSN
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#Celtics Rajon Rondo getting in some 5-on-5 after practice. #celticstalk
10:00 AM - 20 Dec 2013


Mark Murphy @Murf56
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Rondo collides with Pressey during scrimmage and hits floor. Right back up and keeps playing.
10:00 AM - 20 Dec 2013


Scott Souza @scott_souza
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#Celtics coach Brad Stevens on Rajon Rondo practice: He already knows plays to play all three of our guard positions now.
10:01 AM - 20 Dec 2013



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#Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo nails 3 over Phil Pressey. Jared Sullinger declares: "That's why he's an All-Star."
10:05 AM - 20 Dec 2013



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Gerald Wallace on reasoning for post-practice scrimmage: "This is basically us trying to get [Rondo's] wind & his rhythm back on the court."
10:15 AM - 20 Dec 2013



This all sounds great, but this is the tweet that has me excited:

Scott Souza @scott_souza
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Know a lot goes into returning to game action from ACL but must say Rajon Rondo looks aggressive, explosive, dominant in #Celtics scrimmage.
10:12 AM - 20 Dec 2013



This all sounds promising for a January return for Rondo.  He declined to address the media this afternoon, but it looks like his actions are speaking louder than anything he could have said.  Here's some video of him in action (beware of some NSFW language):

http://instagram.com/p/iJ48ALurVU



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http://telly.com/playVideo_1GKKF2K/token_1387576920-IP


These are just glimpses, but there are very few people in this league than can find guys on the weak side like Rondo does.  Whether it's that baseline baseball pass to the corner or sucking in the D and kicking it out to the three point line, Rondo has that unique ability to involve everybody in the offense.


bob
MY NOTE:  In the aftermath of Derrick Rose and Kobe's disasterous returns (neither of which may be due to coming back too early, but the possibility has to be considered), I am just fine with Rondo taking his sweet, sweet time.  Also, all 3 of our guard positions?  Point guard, shooting guard and Marshon Brooks?


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BobH,

I agree about Rondo taking his time. Getting re-injured is no good and not worth it.



KJ