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We know the Kings are interested in Rajon Rondo, and we know they've always been rumored to like Rondo just a little bit more than the rest of the NBA. But would the former Celtic and current Maverick point guard actually be a good fit in Sacramento?
Russell Preston at CBS Sacramento says attitude could be a problem:
Rondo isn't the most gregarious guy, but he has earned a reputation as one of the best-passing point guards in the NBA. That said, he hasn't played at a high level since he sustained a serious knee injury a few years ago. This isn't the same Rondo we were seeing five years ago. Would he be worth a risk for the Kings?
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(H/t to Russell Preston at CBS Sacramento.)
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The Sacramento Kings, if you didn’t know, took a large step back last year at the point guard position. Darren Collison was decent at times, but averaging 16.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.2 rebounds was far behind Isiah Thomas, who was signed by Boston last summer.
The Kings have a foundation of Demarcus Cousins at center, Rudy Gay at small forward and Ben McLemore at shooting guard. Other than that, this team needs a star and a distributer. Rondo is both of those.
Will his ego get in the way? Possibly, but maybe he can build chemistry with his teammates in Sacramento.
To put Rondo in perspective, the other top point guards the Kings will have the chance to sign are Jeremy Lin, Maurice Williams and Aaron Brooks – hardly the cream of the crop.
If the Kings want to hold on to Cousins and Gay, signing Rondo may be their best shot at looking towards the playoffs.
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