Landed in Ohio from the Lakers, Rondo region has the heavy task of replacing injured Ricky Rubio who was having a superb first part of the season. We anticipate a fairly important role for the veteran, who played very little with the Lakers.
“When the coach calls my name, I always try to be ready. It doesn’t matter if I’m starting or coming off the bench, playing 28 or 2 minutes, it’s a great opportunity to be here and play for this team. »Rajon Rondo
As expected, he came off the bench and had 17 minutes of playing time. For now, the instructions for JB Bickerstaff are simple: make Rajon Rondo.
“My state of mind was just to have fun, to go out there and do what I do best. Being me. And Coach Bickerstaff made me feel comfortable from the start. »Rajon Rondo
“We want all of our guys to be the best version of themselves,” says JB Bickerstaff. “So we don’t put any limits on it. We will let him play on his strength. Part of it is experimenting, finding combinations and that sort of thing. “
The time to sign 11 points despite a nasty 2/9 including 2/8 at 3-pts, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 interception in order to participate in the success of his people in Portland. He has been associated with Darius Garland in sequence, as was the case with Rubio. Garland shone again with 26 points at 10/17 including 5/8 at 3-pts and 6 assists.
“It was fun,” Garland says. “In the first two actions, I was like, ‘Damn, it’s Rondo on the pitch.’ It’s a new face, but it was cool. Rondo is a really good guy, a great veteran, he’s a leader in the field, so it was fun playing with him.
It will take a little time to adapt, but in the meantime the Cavaliers seem to continue their good momentum while most of the absent players have returned.
Via ESPN
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