Derrick Rose with a 3 point.....

[DRoseOwnsACamry]

What?

Don't even respond to him, he's a moron.

[BarberSchool]

Deron Williams >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Derrick Rose with a great 3-point shot

[DRoseOwnsACamry]

And yeah, give me Rose over Rondo any day, three-point shooting or not. Rose can lead an atrocious team to the playoffs. Rondo got his stats pumped by the big 3, but Rose worked for them by himself.

...And let's not forget that Rose has dedicated the first half of his summer to practice, and only practice. Rondo? He won't improve one bit next season. he may average 12/10/7 or whatever, but he won't improve.

[Real Men Wear Green]

I also feel that its the situation. The US national team has plenty of scoring. Rondo start for defense.

That's a large reason but it's not the only reason. With all of those scorers you want your point guard to stick to decision-making, with his own offense as an afterthought. And that's normally the case on elite teams in general, they want their point guard to be running the offense and getting it to the scorers in their spots, not trying to beat the world by himself. Making his teammates better, not scoring a ton of points. The aspect of the game where Rose is better, scoring, isn't what most good teams want their pg to focus on. How useful is Rose's "superiority" when any real Contender he might ever be on will probably want him to play pass-first?

[Real Men Wear Green]

And yeah, give me Rose over Rondo any day, three-point shooting or not. Rose can lead an atrocious team to the playoffs. Rondo got his stats pumped by the big 3, but Rose worked for them by himself.

...And let's not forget that Rose has dedicated the first half of his summer to practice, and only practice. Rondo? He won't improve one bit next season. he may average 12/10/7 or whatever, but he won't improve.

Why can't Rondo improve? In case you didn't notice, Rondo has been steadily getting beter every season himself. And people that keep talking about how Rondo was made by the "Big 3" ignore the fact that they've had some of their lowest scoring seasons ever while he's continued to rise.

[DRoseOwnsACamry]

Why can't Rondo improve? In case you didn't notice, Rondo has been steadily getting beter every season himself. And people that keep talking about how Rondo was made by the "Big 3" ignore the fact that they've had some of their lowest scoring seasons ever while he's continued to rise.

He will improve STAT wise, but he won't improve SKILL wise.
Rose, however, is going to improve both ways. He's devoted to practice, practice, practice.

And to whoever said Rondo is better because he's starting on the U.S team- Notice how Rose played better COMING OFF THE BENCH then Rondo did AS A STARTER during the China scrimmage? It's not like Coach K can't change his mind and switch the two..

[Blue.Legend]

You really can't go by that. FIBA basketball and NBA basketball is different.

That's funny, I recall people saying that Rondo, a non-shooting point guard would have a huge disadvantage with FIBA setting. Rose fans specifically mentioned he wouldn't even make it past the first cut.

Now that he is starting over Rose, they move the goal post once again.

Interesting.

[Yung D-Will]

That's funny, I recall people saying that Rondo, a non-shooting point guard would have a huge disadvantage with FIBA setting. Rose fans specifically mentioned he wouldn't even make it past the first cut.

Now that he is starting over Rose, they move the goal post once again.

Interesting.

Exactly.

[Reverend Hoops]

Slashing Rose > 3 pt chuck Rose

[Yung D-Will]

He will improve STAT wise, but he won't improve SKILL wise.
Rose, however, is going to improve both ways. He's devoted to practice, practice, practice.

And to whoever said Rondo is better because he's starting on the U.S team- Notice how Rose played better COMING OFF THE BENCH then Rondo did AS A STARTER during the China scrimmage? It's not like Coach K can't change his mind and switch the two..

So Rondo couldn't possibly improve the only weakness to his game. And Develop a jumpshot. O wait I forgot no one's ever done that before.

Just like Tony Parker didn't develop a jumper at age 27. And Just like Lebron didn't develop a jumpshot after 5 years.

But Of Course

It's impossible for Rondo to improve

Why aren't you guys banned?

And Lmfao at Rose outplaying Rondo.

[Real Men Wear Green]

He will improve STAT wise, but he won't improve SKILL wise.

LOL. Again, how do you know? You act like Rose is the only player in the league that works on his game.

And to whoever said Rondo is better because he's starting on the U.S team- Notice how Rose played better COMING OFF THE BENCH then Rondo did AS A STARTER during the China scrimmage? It's not like Coach K can't change his mind and switch the two..

SO? Who played better vs. France? And who has Coach K consistently been starting? It's hard to buy Rose being so far ahead of Rondo like some of his fans want to believe when he can't take the starting job away.

[Blue.Legend]

He will improve STAT wise, but he won't improve SKILL wise.
Rose, however, is going to improve both ways. He's devoted to practice, practice, practice.

And to whoever said Rondo is better because he's starting on the U.S team- Notice how Rose played better COMING OFF THE BENCH then Rondo did AS A STARTER during the China scrimmage? It's not like Coach K can't change his mind and switch the two..

You are a horrible poster. If you want to convince people Rose is better, you shoudn't make foolish statements such as this.

When Rose was running with Team USA, he was suppose to be more effective than Rondo because all year, Rose-fans have been saying playing with great player produce better stats. Therefore Rose would surely produce better stats with Team USA.

THis hasn't happened. In fact coach K let Rondo start ahead of Rose, because Rose is unable to run such a high level team. He has the ball in his hand all the time and can score, but he simply cannot use his teammates effectively.

[GiveItToBurrito]

They use to drift back and leaving him open from 3. This will lead to his teammateds getting more open shots, when they have to give him respect the arc. Easier lanes for his teammates too. The decision making will come with experience.

Yup yup. He'll also be a more effective pick and roll player, too, if there's the chance of him stepping back for the extra point.

By the way, I don't think this has been emphasized enough - Boozer is the perfect pick and roll partner for Rose. Can shoot and open driving lanes for him, sets great screens, and he doesn't rely on finishing above the rim meaning that Rose doesn't have to throw alley oops.

[GiveItToBurrito]

I still think Chris Paul is a lot better, Williams is a bit better. Rose still isn't efficient, I think just getting the will to create contact at the rim and get to the line more - something he could actually learn from watching old Starbury clips - would be just as good for his efficiency, which is what's really keeping him from being an all-NBA caliber player as opposed to just being one of the best pgs.

[talk at ya]

And yeah, give me Rose over Rondo any day, three-point shooting or not. Rose can lead an atrocious team to the playoffs. Rondo got his stats pumped by the big 3, but Rose worked for them by himself.

...And let's not forget that Rose has dedicated the first half of his summer to practice, and only practice. Rondo? He won't improve one bit next season. he may average 12/10/7 or whatever, but he won't improve.

OK you're acting like Rose has been working his ass off while Rondo has been only partying/vacationing/LeBroning this entire Summer. First off all, Rondo had an extra month to his season where he was gaining playoff experience, plus I've read articles that Rondo has been working on his game and especially his free throws, and he's obviously working out with Team USA. Yeah, Rose has been working hard this summer, but so has Rondo.