Why is Playoff Rondo so good in the playoffs?

[keep-itreal]

how does he do it? This guy can't shoot yet he's has so much impact as a guard:bowdown:

[Ass Dan]

Because his name is

[theaussieguy]

21 assists! good god

[VictorMosquito]

He's a smaller Ben Simmons thats capable of scoring more than 1.

[SwayDizzle]

the real reason Cs won in 08

[KiiiiNG]

@Dmavs41

[MoBe1Kanobi]

Can't believe Kobe locked that guy up when he was in his prime on D as an old athletically limited shooting guard while simultaneously leading his team on offense in the finals

Man

Really puts things into perspective :applause: :bowdown:

[Rolando]

Being a small guard in his early thirties, Rondo knows that he has to be mellow and protect himself during the regular season....unless it is a nationally televised game of course.

Rondo knows that reputations and money are made in the playoffs. That's when he turns the dial up to 11. He will even play defense!

Brilliant player. I have always been a fan.

[Im Still Ballin]

Game is suited to the slower paced, more physical contact playoffs!

He is also the master at finding his teammates good looks.

He is really good at the playoff style. Being, excessive passing will lead to turnovers. So, you just give him the ball, and he'll get a high percentage look for you

This also plays into situational moments, which is so important in the playoffs. When you only need a 2pter, he'll be able to find you an open long two, which is of more value than a 3 depending on the context (scores tied, 1 minute left)

TLDR; He's an old school floor general who can slow it down, minimize/mitigate your team's turnovers and just create quality shots each and every possession. The free-flowing regular season team ball "systems" always regress in this regard. Turnovers KILL you in the playoffs. ISO Ball, oldschool floor generals like Rondo... These minimize turnovers, and maximize every possession.

[keep-itreal]

He's a smaller Ben Simmons thats capable of scoring more than 1.


don't disrespect Playoff Rondo

[Andrei89]

Game is suited to the slower paced, more physical contact playoffs!

He is also the master at finding his teammates good looks.

He is really good at the playoff style. Being, excessive passing will lead to turnovers. So, you just give him the ball, and he'll get a high percentage look for you

This also plays into situational moments, which is so important in the playoffs. When you only need a 2pter, he'll be able to find you an open long two, which is of more value than a 3 depending on the context (scores tied, 1 minute left)

TLDR; He's an old school floor general who can slow it down, minimize/mitigate your team's turnovers and just create quality shots each and every possession. The free-flowing regular season team ball "systems" always regress in this regard. Turnovers KILL you in the playoffs. ISO Ball, oldschool floor generals like Rondo... These minimize turnovers, and maximize every possession.

Its funny because your

[brooks_thompson]

Dont care what anyone says, I'd want Rondo on my team. He's a great teammate and a very good player when it counts. Plus he's not taking any shit from draymond green, which is refreshing to see.

[jbryan1984]

Rondo has always been a smart player. And if you go back and,view his stats, he is always among the leaders in assists per game.

[tanibanana]

Just like any serious competition in any sport... The dog in the athlete helps a lot. And playoff Rondo has a wild rabid dog in him..

[Terahite]

Can't believe Kobe locked that guy up when he was in his prime on D as an old athletically limited shooting guard while simultaneously leading his team on offense in the finals

Man

Really puts things into perspective :applause: :bowdown:

:facepalm

[tmacattack33]

how does he do it? This guy can't shoot yet he's has so much impact as a guard:bowdown:

The better question would be why he tones it down in the regular season.

And the answer is probably because he is smart and realizes the regular season don't mean sh*t...so he might as well just keep himself healthy and preserve himself for the playoffs.

[jayfan]

He's been this good all season, on fewer minutes. And several other seasons. But since he doesn't score, no one pays attention til the playoffs.

[PeroAntic]

Rondo is a lock for HOF. Hes always been amazing, only fools thought hes washed up

[stevieming]

Just like any serious competition in any sport... The dog in the athlete helps a lot. And playoff Rondo has a wild rabid dog in him..

yup....I am not a huge fan of rondo, but he does go rabid mode in the playoffs....but does jack in the regular season.....

[stevieming]

Things about Rondo, he would be pretty crap on a bad team, he wouldn't be able to go on rubbish team and lead them. He's like a multiplier effect on his team. On bad teams, x times 0 is 0, but on a good team especially with a player like AD that can protect the rim (ala KG) and score buckets, he's perfect for it, along with a guard that doesn't really like to play point in Jrue. (who's a stud by the way, always liked his two way game)

[Vino24]

This team became a team when Cousins went down. Without that they would have been swept in the first round

[SilkkTheShocker]

the real reason Cs won in 08
You mean PJ Brown?

[stalkerforlife]

Game slows down.

Teams stupidly back off 5+ feet and give him a clear view of the court.

[tpols]

Because the playoffs are mostly a halfcourt battle and rondo is great at slowing it down and controlling the game. He has a knack for setting guys up in THEIR comfort zones, throwing laterals to mirotic for deep 3s when hes open, hitting Anthony Davis when he has a sliver of an opening...hes a great orchestrator and competitor.

[PickernRoller]

I remember what happened to him in the 2012 ECF. NEVER FORGET that REF JOB.

Always respected Rondo's game. Got good tutelage from Pierce and KG.