There are a lot of rumors about the real reason Rajon Rondo left Team USA, including questions about his attitude and his jumpshot. Boston Celtic management was not thrilled with his decision to try out for the team, but was very happy with the results.
The Celtics post season success had placed a lot of miles on his body; therefore, his brief off-season could best be spent working on his game.
Rondo's meteoric rise to being a top tier point guard has proven to be the force behind his stubbornness. After all, he has a championship ring, has averaged a near triple-double in a playoff series, and can be mentioned in the same breath as the great Oscar Robinson following a 29 point, 18 rebound, and 13 assist performance in a playoff game.
He has done all of this without a serviceable shot and terrible free throw shooting.
In the NBA he is one of the best, but the international game is a different beast. You have the euro two-step which Manu Ginobli of the San Antonio Spurs has perfected, the trapezoid lane, the non-goal tending rule, and the premium placed on shooting and physical play.
All of these factors exposed ...
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Rajon Rondo Learns Lesson from Team USA Experience
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