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Cavaliers Putting LeBron On Rondo Could Backfire & Wake Up The Truth

May 11th 2010 13:15
Rajon Rondo,LeBron James


So King James wants to man-up on Rajon Rondo in Game 5 of this Celtics/Cavs series?

Now Cavs coach, Mike Brown, is going to give him a shot to do it?

Paul Pierce must be absolutely salivating right now. Are you kidding me? James has completely taken Pierce out of this series and now he and Brown think that the answer is putting LBJ on Rondo?

First off, LBJ is a fantastic defensive basketball player---of that there is no doubt. He has put his mind to being a top flight defender in this league and now he is in that elite category. That being said, he is not quick enough to stop Rondo. He’s extremely quick for his size, but not quick enough to take Rondo out of the game as an offensive weapon. Will he defend more effectively than Mo Williams? Absolutely, but not enough to warrant this change. Not to mention, do you really want this guy chasing Rondo through picks all night and running around like a mad man to keep up with him, when you need so much out of James on a nightly basis if you're Cleveland?

This move (if it happens for a prolonged period during the game) will most likely make no difference one way or the other for Cleveland. Pick your poison. I actually think it potentially hurts Cleveland more than it helps, due to the fact that it very well could awaken a sleeping giant in ‘The Truth.’

Is that what the Cleveland coaching staff really wants to do as this series enters the latter stages? “Oh, but if Pierce just starts lighting it up without King James on him defensively, we’ll just switch back?” Easier said then done, people. Once Pierce has his confidence and swagger back he’s capable of anything. I don’t care who’s guarding him. I don’t care how old he is now. James has taken that swagger away from Pierce thus far in this series. Why mess with that feat at this juncture?

On the other hand, Pierce---I’m sure---would love to see Anthony Parker lining up on D against him tonight.

Wouldn’t that be just lovely, Cap?

I agree. Lovely indeed.

Chuck
~TCFB~


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Comment by Joe Soriano

May 11th 2010 16:29


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Yeah, I agree with you that is a really dumb move. Rondo may be the best player on the Celtics, but Paul Pierce is the most dangerous scorer. You always have to put your best defender on the best scorer that is around your size and speed level. Who is going to effectively guard Pierce?

Comment by Chuck H

May 11th 2010 16:34


TCFB
exactly...Not Anthony Parker, that's for sure. Will be interesting subplot to this game though. Actually seeing if they go through with it and throw LeBron on him or not.

Comment by Anonymous

May 11th 2010 20:35
ooo man i have been ranting about this all day, i cant wait, game 4 was just what they needed, a wake up call, lebron yes is hands down one of the greats but he will be spent by the 1st qtr trying to catch that kid(rondo) (if they really want to play that game, i doubt it will go on for more than 2 minutes), and with shaq and sideshow bob aka varejo (who i loathe more than peyton manning himself)) standing still under the basket, once lebron is past on the pick, easy buckets baby. The celts offense is not in my main concerns in the least bit (KG will hit his 15 footers, rayray will get acouple threes, keep the bench rotations strong with THE CORRECT COMBOS on the court i.e. not sheed, big baby, finley, ..chemistry players liek rondo, tony, big baby)....our defense is the scary issue...see the court see the ball, ya lebrons out there too, big deal..stick to the defense and read their basic offense 9its not the lakers) basic stuff man...keep the fans out of it and lebron defended 100% of the freakin time and our offense will shine on the other end...i could type a freakin essay on this soo i gotta get back, steve and chuck a big wadup, def. need to get a brew soon, hope all is well, GO CELTS oo and bruins??? hmmm idk man i just dont see it, i wish em well but phillie is creepin in man, the bruins skating?? haha im gunna stop..pz

Comment by Chuck H

May 11th 2010 20:44


TCFB
Who is this? Matty Ice is that you? Whoever you are, thanks for the comment. Go Celts!

Comment by Matty Ice back from the dead haha

May 13th 2010 20:41
haha i put that Shite in the "name or orble tag", this blog is whack just kidding you da man chuck (and steve)...hey what i say...good D baby, wins games...what was that 120-88 pfff thanks for coming, bunch of pansys...anyways go Cs tonight play ball,they got it tonight.....oo Bruins?...maybe next year haha idk about this series

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