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Rondo Signs for $55 Million; Did Celtics Overpay?
Rondo Signs for $55 Million; Did Celtics Overpay?
It's been reported last night and today that the Celtics have signed point guard Rajon Rondo to a five year contract, worth at least $55 million.  He would have been a restricted free agent at the end of the season, and likely the best point guard on the market, but he was comfortable in ...
Rondo Ridiculous Shot (video)
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Rondo Ridiculous Shot (video)
youtube.com — Rajon Rondo shoots over the backboard from the baseline and it swishes through the net as the... 1st quarter buzzer sounds. (more) Rondo Ridiculous Shot (video)
year, $55 million contract extension
boston.com — With the sides cementing the contract before last night’s deadline to extend players in the fourth year... of their rookie-scale contracts, Rondo will become the face of the franchise when Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce depart. After averaging ... (more) year, $55 million contract extension
Your Morning Dump... where the Paul/Rondo thing won't die
Your Morning Dump... where the Paul/Rondo thing won't die
redsarmy.com — Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline.... Because there's nothing quite as satisfying a good morning dump. So, here was Rondo surrounded with an embarrassment of point guard riches – K.G., Paul Pierce (notes) and Ray Allen ... (more) Your Morning Dump... where the Paul/Rondo thing won't die
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