Daniel Sedin
04-01-2015, 09:30 PM
Looks like the turmoil between star point guard Rajon Rondo and head coach Rick Carlisle has regained focus.
Prior to their game against Oklahoma City, Rajon made it clear to coach Carlisle that he wanted to call at least 90% of the plays. He cited that being the playmaker and floor general is what makes him strive his best, and what would ultimately help maximize the trade that Dallas made earlier with Boston. For those that are unaware, Dallas gave away some promising prospects, along with some valuable draft picks for the former defensive guru. Carlisle has strongly maintained that he doesn't want anyone except himself calling the plays.
Earlier in the week there were rumors arousing that Rick Carlisle simply did not believe that Rajon had the same tools, or even the same basketball mind compared to Jason Kidd. For those that are unaware, Rick and Jason had similar beef before Kidd ultimately won Carlisle over with his basketball IQ. In case people haven't realized yet, this is an april fools joke. Carlisle has been reportedly so upset with the way Rondo has been acting at practice, that he has talked to the front office, including Mark Cuban, to attempt to resolve these issues.
Rondo is a known hot head in the league, having told off reporters and his coaches multiple times. At this point it's not a matter for Dallas whether or not they will make the playoffs, and it's becoming a even bigger question whether or not the bigger focus is this post-season, or just attempting to survive this season to fix the roster that seems to be a bit broken after the trade.
Things are not looking up for Dallas. Rondo will almost certainly not have the same trade value that he did earlier this year, and Rondo has reportedly made it clear that he won't be back next year. This is interesting considering there are multiple teams that have cited his interest including Houston, New York and Los Angelos, the former two contemplating max contracts. With Dirk aging, Tyson's injury issues this year, and Monta reportedly wanting the max, Dallas future is unclear as ever, and it makes you wonder if they will be starting their rebuild sooner than expected.
Prior to their game against Oklahoma City, Rajon made it clear to coach Carlisle that he wanted to call at least 90% of the plays. He cited that being the playmaker and floor general is what makes him strive his best, and what would ultimately help maximize the trade that Dallas made earlier with Boston. For those that are unaware, Dallas gave away some promising prospects, along with some valuable draft picks for the former defensive guru. Carlisle has strongly maintained that he doesn't want anyone except himself calling the plays.
Earlier in the week there were rumors arousing that Rick Carlisle simply did not believe that Rajon had the same tools, or even the same basketball mind compared to Jason Kidd. For those that are unaware, Rick and Jason had similar beef before Kidd ultimately won Carlisle over with his basketball IQ. In case people haven't realized yet, this is an april fools joke. Carlisle has been reportedly so upset with the way Rondo has been acting at practice, that he has talked to the front office, including Mark Cuban, to attempt to resolve these issues.
Rondo is a known hot head in the league, having told off reporters and his coaches multiple times. At this point it's not a matter for Dallas whether or not they will make the playoffs, and it's becoming a even bigger question whether or not the bigger focus is this post-season, or just attempting to survive this season to fix the roster that seems to be a bit broken after the trade.
Things are not looking up for Dallas. Rondo will almost certainly not have the same trade value that he did earlier this year, and Rondo has reportedly made it clear that he won't be back next year. This is interesting considering there are multiple teams that have cited his interest including Houston, New York and Los Angelos, the former two contemplating max contracts. With Dirk aging, Tyson's injury issues this year, and Monta reportedly wanting the max, Dallas future is unclear as ever, and it makes you wonder if they will be starting their rebuild sooner than expected.