Anyone who watched ESPN probably saw them rank the top 5 point guards. Rondo wasnt on the list, which shows that its at least reasonable to say hes not top 5. But at the same time dont get it twisted, ESPN has very little if any credibility.
I had no problem with the players they had in their list, its the order i have issues with
Derick Rose
Tony Parker
Deron Williams
Westbrook
Chris Paul
Not sure if i got the list right, im assuming Westbrook is the player i couldnt remember but my problem is with Chris Paul at #5, hes gotta be top 3 in my opinion. I actually do have Rondo in my top 5 but at the bottom of it
Rose
CP3
DWill
Westbrook
Rondo
Rondo's biggest strength is his passing. If you dont box him out, hes capable of having big rebound numbers. If u dont play him physical once he gets near the paint, he can score alot. And if u go for his somewhat predictable fakes. Theres ways to limit him because of his poor shooting. Dantoni needs to take notes on what the Lakers do to slow him down. Put a shooting guard on him...
Look at what he does against the Lakers...only 1 game, but
14pts, 7asts, 2rbs
Now lets see what he averages in 3 games against the Knicks
18.7pts, 13.3asts, 9rbs
Hes also played 3 games against Detroit, heres his averages
16.3pts, 7asts, 3.3rbs
If you only watch rondo against the Knicks then u probably think hes an amazing player.
Dantoni needs to gather up his point guards and watch footage of what the Pistons do to slow Rondo down. The pacers are another team that knows how to slow him down. If u let Rondo play his game, you will get raped with no vaseline.
Source:
http://espn.go.com/nba/player/splits/_/id/3026/rajon-rondo