I am very open to the idea depending on the cost of course. People often get carried away with players most recent form. Sometimes players just don't fit in well with certain teams. Rondo is one of those. He was a bad fit with Dallas and had a falling out with the team, in particular with the coach.
Now Rondo has not lost his talent, nor his ability to be a nightly triple double threat. The one downside here is that he does not address the need for shooters especially if we draft WCS as we hope. The spacing would be terrible BUT with Rondo and WCS, the defense would get a significant boost.
As I've said before, in theory I'm not completely against the Rondo idea. Dallas was just a terrible fit based on system and coach. Carlisle made an enormous mistake not turning over the offense to Rondo. You simply can't go after a PG like that and then slow it down and call out every player from the sideline. It was such mismanagement that Carlisle's coaching acumen took quite a hit IMO. He's a control freak. Had the same issue previously with Kidd. When you go after Rondo, it's lost on me how coach failed to recognize Rondo's biggest asset is having the ball, patrolling against the defense and creating looks for others based on what he sees. He could fit better here.
At the same time, his inability to shoot or even his FTs is quite a red flag. He's also lost a step on both ends, doesn't get into the paint as much as he used to. Then there's the head strong issue where both he and Karl would likely butt heads. That could be fine, or not. We don't know. But one of my biggest current issues is him flat out quiting on the Mavs in the playoffs. Issues with the coach is one thing but you've got to have more respect for your teammates. If we were to sign him to a one or two year deal, what happens if he and Karl go south? Does he quit on us? Valid concern. If he wants to come here though and wants to play with Rudy/Cuz and give it a go under Karl, I'd listen.
I'd still prefer a DC/Mudiay PG combo. I'd still prefer trying to get our hands on Jrue Holiday or Bledsoe. But beggars can't be choosers. If we're intent on a PG upgrade I'd consider taking a flier on him. I'd also prefer him to Lawson. But as with many of our issues, one player isn't going to solve them. Whether it's successful or not depends a fair amount on the other moves we make this summer. Get Rondo and you sure as **** better get some more off the ball shooters. If the idea would be to run out a Rondo/Rudy/Cuz core, then you
better get more fitting pieces around them. Our SG simply needs to be a reliant 3pt shooter. Our PF simply needs to be a good enough shooter to keep the defense honest and prevent his man from playing off him.
Rondo
Matthews
Rudy
WCS
Cuz
Have WCS spend all summer with a shooting coach and make him a respectable spot up shooter and that's a pretty good lineup. However if WCS can't shoot, we're going to have some problems. And as much as I like defense, spacing on the offensive end is quite important in today's game and would also be important in creating space to allow Rondo to get into the paint. If defenders are sagging off and clogging the paint, it makes Rondo's job that much tougher. It all fits together. We need more pieces which help one another rather than work against one another. Can't have Rondo/WCS out there not being guarded. That just makes Cuz's job that much tougher. The 2nd defender coming to help on him can come from either the weakside or from the top off Rondo.
