Wow so because guys can hit shots (because he puts them in great positions to score) you use that as a negative against him???
"A stat-padding goof" - You've made some good comments in the past but this has to be the dumbest thing you've ever said on this site.
He's a PG so getting assists is his job.
He's very active in chasing down rebounds which is a plus for ANY PG.
He's quick to the basket and can finish very well with both hands
That there is a stat-padding goof everyone would love to have.
He does stat-pad, and he is a goof. However I never said he's a bad player. He's incredibly overrated.
He passes up lay-ups to pass. He's pass first because he's that bad at shots. He couldn't be a chucker if he wanted to. Not saying he would be if could shoot, you get my point.
My thing with him is who is he really making better? I'm not denying he doesn't give his teammates open looks. Does he make players BETTER? Watching guys like Nash, Paul, etc. shows really who makes players better. I don't think Ray Allen, Garnett, and Pierce and Glen Davis need help with scoring.
If Rondo was anywhere near as good as people hyped him up to be that core would have won more than one championship.
If you put Jrue Holiday on that team instead of Rondo I bet they'd be significantly better. Put Rondo on the Sixers and they'd be significantly worse.
I couldn't care less about how many assists in a game he has. Assist stats aren't always the best way to judge a player. I watch what they're DOING to judge.
He did a great job in the post-season last year. Last season, he did not impress me.
Again, while I dislike him and the love he gets, I'm not calling him trash. He's WAY overrated.