The Emergence Of Rajon Rondo

It's fair to say that the defending champions have improved a lot since last season. A large part of that is the emergence of Rajon Rondo. In case anybody has forgotten, after the big three were assembled at the start of last season, he was the biggest question-mark in the starting line-up. Experts wondered whether the young floor general would be able to perform his role effectively . The point guard is arguably the most important spot in basketball. Even if you have a solid front-court, an inadequate point guard can bring your team down. That's the reason Rajon Rondo was put under the microscope last season. He showed flashes of greatness during last season's end and the following playoff run. But now, those "flashes" are quickly becoming the norm. Wednesday night against the Pacers, he scored his first career triple-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds and 17 assists. And that game is nothing but a microcosm of his development this year. If you look at stats alone, the improvement ... (link)