After helping the Cavaliers reverse the Pacers, veteran Rondo once again proved his worth. In the whole game, the soon-to-be 36-year-old veteran scored 15 points and 12 assists, plus or minus +26, and made a great contribution to the Cavaliers' big comeback in the final quarter, and he also handed over his best game in the Cavaliers.
Rondo was traded to the Cavaliers by the Lakers in early January. At that time, in Vogel's system, Rondo's performance was sluggish and he had basically lost value. The Lakers are eager to trade him to reduce the luxury tax, and Rondo, who has few chances in the Lakers, is also looking forward to the fate of the Cavaliers, after all, rubio, a veteran who also plays point guard, has been reimbursed for the season, and Rondo will have more opportunities to join the Cavaliers.
Now, the veteran has established himself on the Cavaliers.
Currently, Rondo has played 10 games for the Cavaliers, averaging 20.5 minutes per game, averaging 7.1 points and 4.8 assists per game, which is not outstanding and the shooting rate is not higher than when he was with the Lakers. But at least, he got his chances here, and more importantly, he gained trust, unlike the Lakers who played As a substitute for Westbrook and still not trusted.
With the Cavaliers winning the game again, they have also reached the 4th place in the East, overpowering Philadelphia, with several teams including Durant, Harden and Irving's Nets. Moreover, the Cavaliers are only one win away from the No. 1 Heat in the East, and there is a chance to continue to close the gap at any time. The team, which was looked down on infinitely at the beginning of the season, has now become a solid Eastern powerhouse.
In such a team, Rondo can also be said to be a blessing in disguise. After all, being traded is something that any player doesn't want, which means you don't have value or recognition on this team before you can be traded by them. But now, Rondo has a chance with the Cavaliers far ahead of the Lakers.
Moreover, Rondo still has the opportunity to compete with the team for the championship here. Especially after trading for a decent LeVert, the Cavaliers didn't have a chance to stir up trouble in the East, just like the Suns last season.
Last summer, after Rondo returned to the Lakers to reunite with James and Davis, he showed that he wanted to win the championship with the Lakers. Now, he has no chance, and the Lakers look like they are still far from competing for the title. But on the Cavaliers, who can guarantee that Rondo won't have a chance to play the dark horse with the team? As Rondo put it after the game against the Pacers: "We have a chance to accomplish something special. ”