It’s been quite the offseason for Celtics captain Rajon
Rondo, as he was seen on the Green Monster during a Sunday afternoon Red Sox
game. He officially met arguably the best power forward in the NBA, Kevin Love
on the same day at Fenway. Then he gave us his prediction of the Finals on Good Morning America, picking the San
Antonio Spurs in seven (good choice). Now you can add an appearance on a highly
rated sports program on a world famous network, to his already busy summer.
Rondo continued to audition for his broadcasting career in
television yesterday, when he co-hosted ESPN’s Numbers Never Lie with Jemele Hill. He discussed many NBA topics
including if LeBron should remain in Miami, will Carmelo Anthony bolt to Chicago,
or could he fit with the Celtics? The point guard was asked about meeting Love
and on his plans on remaining in Boston beyond next summer when he becomes a free
agent.
Here’s are some of Rajon’s responses during Thursday’s
episode of NNL:
Hill: "Your
contract is up next summer; do you see yourself staying in Boston?"
Rondo: “That’s
the plan. You never know what the season brings, but as of right now I don’t
want to go anywhere. I just want to win. I want to bring in guys that are
willing to win, guys that are competitive and want to win as well, just as I
do. I believe Danny will do that. I have a lot of faith in Danny and I’ve been
in Boston working my butt off.”
“Boston is a great city especially this time of the year…
The fans are great there. They’re absolutely amazing, the best fans in the
world.”
He then was asked about meeting Kevin Love at Fenway Park a few
weeks ago.
Hill: "Were you
recruiting?"
Rondo: “No. I’m
not recruiting at all. Kevin’s under contract, the CBA, NBA takes that very
seriously. No recruiting… As I was exiting Kevin Love was at the box suites, I
spoke to him, said ‘Hello.’ No pitch, just wanted him to enjoy his time in
Boston, and that was about it.”
Of course he was asked about Carmelo Anthony and what he
would bring if a deal to the Celtics were to be made.
Hill: How could
Carmelo fit in Boston?
Rondo: “Who
knows, the sky the limit. I play to try to win a championship every year, and
with Melo I think it’s very possible.”
Since the Spurs beat the Heat in five
games, the question was brought up about Bron Bron staying in South Beach or not?
Hill: "Should
LeBron James have some doubts about staying in Miami?"
Rondo: “I definitely
think he should have doubts. Especially the way they played in the Finals, it
doesn’t look too great how they ended the season, and it’s not about making it
to the Finals, it’s about winning for those guys.”
Hill: "How big of
a factor should Dwayne Wade’s ‘declining health’ be in LeBron’s decision to
return?"
Rondo: “The way
he showed up in the Finals [James] may have some doubts… my sidekick guy, my go
to guy. If I don’t have the ball rolling, who can I defer to? It didn’t look
like those guys could go to Wade, or even Bosh in the Finals.”
Could Rondo have found his calling after his playing days
are over? He looked pretty sharp and seemed confidant in his co-hosting
duties. Looks like he might have some good insight on the game, even when he
says he's not watching. Of course afterwards the ‘connect-four king’ got in a few
rounds on set, where it seems like he was unbeatable once again
Overall I say his appearance was a great success.
Joel Pavón
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