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Rondo & Carlisle Heatedly Argue

Wed Feb 25, 2015 8:18 pm

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The incident occurred with 8:10 remaining in the third quarter, when Carlisle stormed out on the American Airlines Center court to call a timeout and shouted at Rondo, who appeared to be ignoring a play call from the bench as he brought the ball up the floor.

Rondo responded by shouting back at Carlisle. They exchanged heated words for much of the timeout, with assistant coach Jamahl Mosley stepping in front of Rondo at one point to prevent the point guard and coach from getting in each other's faces.

"Well, it's an emotional game, and we had a difference of opinion," Carlisle said. "There was an exchange, and then in my mind it was over." [...]

"Discuss with Rick," said Rondo, a four-time All-Star whom the Mavs acquired in a blockbuster trade from the Boston Celtics on Dec. 18.


Now, things like this are often blown out of proportion. In the heat of competition, tempers can easily flare between teammates or players and their coaches, let alone with their opponents. But Rondo does have a history of being a bit hot-headed, and slightly toxic; beyond his shaky jumpshot and atrocious free throw shooting, that's probably the biggest knock against him. There's also been the referee shoving/chest-bumping incidents, the altercation that got him suspended and stopped his consecutive double-digit assist streak, and of course, his falling out with Ray Allen.

Incidents like this make me think that the Boston Celtics made a good call in trading him. He's very talented, and you'd probably still call him one of the Top 10 point guards in the league. If not, he's just barely missing the cut. However, he strikes me as being too mercurial to be a franchise player, or a key player to hold onto while a team tries to rebuild.

Re: Rondo & Carlisle Heatedly Argue

Wed Feb 25, 2015 10:37 pm

Because of the Sixers' newest pick, I really hope he is the Lakers' big offseason signing.

In case anyone's unaware, before trading for Rondo the Mavs were the best offensive team in the league with an ORtg of 115.9. It will be entertaining to see how far they can drop before the season ends.

Re: Rondo & Carlisle Heatedly Argue

Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:12 am

Yet Ray Allen was the bad guy. Doc Rivers also fled. Now he wants piece of Carlisle. Sauru, explain this.

Rondo, Carlisle had 2nd argument after game
Rajon Rondo and coach Rick Carlisle had another "emotionally charged dispute in the locker room after the game," according to ESPN.com's Tim MacMahon.

Re: Rondo & Carlisle Heatedly Argue

Thu Feb 26, 2015 12:01 pm

Mavs suspend Rondo for game after exchange with Carlisle.

Re: Rondo & Carlisle Heatedly Argue

Thu Feb 26, 2015 7:01 pm

He's been playing nowhere near the expectations and now he gets into a public argument with the coach.

Good job Rondo, fuck up your career.

Re: Rondo & Carlisle Heatedly Argue

Thu Feb 26, 2015 11:46 pm

It might not be set in stone now that he resigns in Dallas this summer.

With so many of the big names that should of being available to the knicks summer spending already settled with new team's we could do with Rondo throwing his hat back in the free agency ring.

Re: Rondo & Carlisle Heatedly Argue

Fri Feb 27, 2015 5:57 am

Big 3 of the Celtics and Rondo used to be so much force in this league to be stopped. Remember part of LBJ running off to the Heat was because of them?

Since the break up of the big 3, Rondo just hasn't been that good. Perhaps this good Rondo we remember was the product of the Big 3. He's also nearing 30 in age so...

But to be fair he's been dealing with all sorts of injuries.

Re: Rondo & Carlisle Heatedly Argue

Fri Feb 27, 2015 8:53 am

As I said, he's a legitimate talent, but there's no question that he benefited from and was made to look good by the presence of the Boston Three Party. Their talents covered for the weaknesses in his game and allowed him to play to his strengths, while KG and Pierce assumed leadership roles and probably kept him in check somewhat.
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