Rajon Rondo
Rajon Rondo
Rajon Pierre Rondois an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association. He is a four-time NBA All-Star, and a four-time NBA All-Defensive Team member. He also led the NBA in steals during the 2009–10 season, and assists during the 2011–12, 2012–13 and 2015–16 seasons. He began his professional career with the Boston Celtics, winning an NBA championship in 2008. He ranks fourth in Celtic history in assists, and third in steals. He briefly played...
ProfessionBasketball Player
Date of Birth22 February 1986
CityLouisville, KY
That's the type of style I like to play. I think that's not a smart thing for a team to do, to press us. I feel like I can beat anyone off the dribble.
I was trying to get up and pressure the ball, but the picks were very effective. It was very frustrating. It's a play that we run a lot, but they executed it very well.
That was a big key. We broke their pressure with patience. They didn't make us play up-tempo like they wanted.
I love it. I think it's a mistake for teams to press us.
A big key to the game was handling their pressure, especially because we weren't shooting the ball well. We were able to break their press with patience and we didn't get into the up-tempo game that they wanted. We pushed the ball, but only when we wanted to.
We've got Tennessee at home; it's a big game and we know they beat Florida, so we've got to come ready to play.
We've got so many talented guys. As long as someone's stepping up, we don't need a (consistent threat), but in the long run, we'll need someone consistent.
That's what got me a starting role last year. Whoever's got the hot hand for Florida, I guess that's who I'll be checking.
We've played against each other in high school, so we've been big rivals. I believe he's one of the best shooters in the country.
We know nothing is guaranteed, so we've got to go to the SEC Tournament and put on a good show.
We know nothing is guaranteed, so we've got to go the SEC Tournament and put on a good show.
He gave me his best wishes, and we both agreed that it's the best thing for me to do.
He said I brought it over. I'd been doing it the whole game.
He was crowding me. I think that's the wrong way to play me. Not to be cocky.