Why Rondo Should be an All-Star
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The YouTube version actually cuts off some of the video. The full version is on his site:
http://bballbreakdown.com/2015/12/11/the-breakdown-the-pointless-superstars/
http://bballbreakdown.com/2015/12/11/the-breakdown-the-pointless-superstars/
We get to .500...and he'd still need injury help.
Also, don't forget the same way the coaches blackballed Boogie a couple of years ago, they could do it to Rajon this year for being a meanie to poor little Ricky Carlisle. Still, we finally get this thing going and get to .500ish he can at least get in the conversation, but with Curry, Kobe, CP3, Harden, Westbrook, Lillard, Jimmer & Bledsoe, he would need help, and a fair scorecard from the judges.
I BTW think he actually does desrve it. I think Lillard is chucking, CP3 has fallen off a cliff, the Kobe thing is ****ing pathetic...well still not sure I can get him in over the rest. But he does deserve it. Just that Western Conference thing again, ironically in a year when it appears that the mighty West may be behind the eternally woeful East.
Luckily for Boogie despite mad Karl's experimentation there is more room up front, probably. Draymond, Durant, Leonard, Cousins, Blake, Davis...and an open spot.
Also, don't forget the same way the coaches blackballed Boogie a couple of years ago, they could do it to Rajon this year for being a meanie to poor little Ricky Carlisle. Still, we finally get this thing going and get to .500ish he can at least get in the conversation, but with Curry, Kobe, CP3, Harden, Westbrook, Lillard, Jimmer & Bledsoe, he would need help, and a fair scorecard from the judges.
I BTW think he actually does desrve it. I think Lillard is chucking, CP3 has fallen off a cliff, the Kobe thing is ****ing pathetic...well still not sure I can get him in over the rest. But he does deserve it. Just that Western Conference thing again, ironically in a year when it appears that the mighty West may be behind the eternally woeful East.
Luckily for Boogie despite mad Karl's experimentation there is more room up front, probably. Draymond, Durant, Leonard, Cousins, Blake, Davis...and an open spot.
That could work out:
7 frontcourt: Kobe, Draymond, Durant, Leonard, Cousins, Blake, Davis
5 backcourt: Curry, Harden, Westbrook...
but you would still need to be Top 2 of this group:
Bledsoe
CP3
Lillard
Rondo
Rajon has gotten nice bounceback press after being tagged public enemy #1, but that can still only happen if we get to .500 or better. Gotta win.
7 frontcourt: Kobe, Draymond, Durant, Leonard, Cousins, Blake, Davis
5 backcourt: Curry, Harden, Westbrook...
but you would still need to be Top 2 of this group:
Bledsoe
CP3
Lillard
Rondo
Rajon has gotten nice bounceback press after being tagged public enemy #1, but that can still only happen if we get to .500 or better. Gotta win.
Rondo is playing at an All Star level but the top three PG in the West are pretty set as Curry, Westbrook, and CP3 even if he has fallen off this year. You've also got Harden taking up a guard position. Lillard and Bledsoe will be more attractive candidates because they are volume scorers, though Rondo's style would be really fun to see in an All Star game.
Then you have the elephant in the room (Kobe) that needs his ceremonial spot, although he may be considered a forward now. Either way, Kobe could end up bumping either DMC or Rondo off the All Star team depending on his position. Let that sink in Kings fans. One last FU from Kobe to us.
As mentioned, there's also the issue of Rondo's recent past in Dallas. They say it's water under the bridge now, but it wouldn't surprise me if some coaches held a grudge over that when it comes time to cast their ballots.
Also I don't see us getting two All Stars unless we go on a winning streak and get above .500. Losing teams rarely get one All Star let alone two, I'm not sure that's ever happened to my knowledge.
Then you have the elephant in the room (Kobe) that needs his ceremonial spot, although he may be considered a forward now. Either way, Kobe could end up bumping either DMC or Rondo off the All Star team depending on his position. Let that sink in Kings fans. One last FU from Kobe to us.
As mentioned, there's also the issue of Rondo's recent past in Dallas. They say it's water under the bridge now, but it wouldn't surprise me if some coaches held a grudge over that when it comes time to cast their ballots.
Also I don't see us getting two All Stars unless we go on a winning streak and get above .500. Losing teams rarely get one All Star let alone two, I'm not sure that's ever happened to my knowledge.
Rondo is playing great and is in the All Star conversation. The Kings are going to have to go on a nice run of wins for two Kings All Stars to happen.
While I do not like Coach Karl's defensive strategy, or his tendency to push pace to the point of causing player exhaustion/injury. I have to give George his due for his handling of Rondo. He is letting the Floor General lead the team.
While I do not like Coach Karl's defensive strategy, or his tendency to push pace to the point of causing player exhaustion/injury. I have to give George his due for his handling of Rondo. He is letting the Floor General lead the team.
People are seriously underrating fan voting..
Dirk has been playing amazingly well. I wouldn't be upset at all if he got the nod over Cousins. Plus, he's carrying his team to wins. We can't overlook Duncan either.
We'll have to see how things play out. If Cuz can get the Kings above .500, he'll have a great chance at making it.
Dirk has been playing amazingly well. I wouldn't be upset at all if he got the nod over Cousins. Plus, he's carrying his team to wins. We can't overlook Duncan either.
We'll have to see how things play out. If Cuz can get the Kings above .500, he'll have a great chance at making it.
The ceremonial stuff drives me nuts. No way that Duncan or Kobe should be there this season. Dirk has a case because he is still the best player on a good team averaging 17 & 7 but even then that is a tough case to make.
I cannot wait to hear the talking heads push for Davis to be in and excuse his losing record because of injuries but not push for Cousins even though the Kings record is better and Boogie has had injuries himself.
I cannot wait to hear the talking heads push for Davis to be in and excuse his losing record because of injuries but not push for Cousins even though the Kings record is better and Boogie has had injuries himself.
They finally had the courage to drop that old has been from the dance last year. He's been marginally better this year (although I think actually worse than he was at this point last season), but once you break the tradition of gifting old guys for being old they don't get automatic sympathy bids anymore. As my list shows if Kobe is a frontcourt guy there may not be any room for "the rest" at all, unless somebody gets hurt. And if somebody does get hurt and there is an opening, Favors plays both ends and would have a real complaint I think.
Dirk has said multiple times he intends to play out his contract (through next season) so I doubt he gets a sympathy vote in when you already have two Forward spots likely going to Kobe and Duncan.
He's nowhere near as popular as they are either; last year he got 50% fewer votes than DMC and was just one spot ahead of Rudy Gay (!) in the voting. Old white guy game just doesn't move the needle. His current level of play makes him more deserving than Kobe or Duncan though, I'll give him that.
I just can't see three out of the twelve All Star spots in the West going to old has beens.
He's nowhere near as popular as they are either; last year he got 50% fewer votes than DMC and was just one spot ahead of Rudy Gay (!) in the voting. Old white guy game just doesn't move the needle. His current level of play makes him more deserving than Kobe or Duncan though, I'll give him that.
I just can't see three out of the twelve All Star spots in the West going to old has beens.