Celtics' Rondo learns well from his mentor, the Hawks' Bibby - The Boston Globe

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Mike Bibby tries to check Rajon Rondo in Game 1, but it was easier said than done as Rondo had 15 points and nine assists. Mike Bibby tries to check Rajon Rondo in Game 1, but it was easier said than done as Rondo had 15 points and nine assists. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) [link]

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What’s Washington’s Problem?
Published 4/22/2008 by redsarmy at RedsArmy.com: The Voice Of Celtics Fans
... story goes like this:  Mike’s cousin coached Rondo in high school.  Cousin Doug called Mike and said “Hey… I’ve got a kid here that is going to embarrass you in the playoffs in a few years… you wanna get some licks in now before he does that to you on a national stage?”(I’m paraphrasing).  So Mike says yes… sees promise in the kid… badda boom, badda bing… now the Herald and the Globe have a storyline for today. The steady ...

Rondo > Bibby (Plus Game Notes)
Published 4/24/2008 by Jake Appleman at SLAM Online
... On the other end, Rondo, Bibby’s former disciple, said very little but let his game speak volumes. Rondo finished with 12 points, eight assists, six rebounds, and four steals. Kentucky’s finest made his presence felt all over the court. Playing lock-down defense and silencing doubters by making the Hawks pay when they gave him the open jumper. ...

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