While Rajon Rondo is taking his time rehabbing his torn ACL, hes already said hes preparing to be back at some point this season. Following the Boston Celtics 101-97 win over the Brooklyn Nets, the veteran point guard gave reporters an update on that right knee, via Bostons Twitter account. Rondo wanted to make it clear that when he does return, he wont be taking it easy. Hell play with the same physical style that was a hallmark of his game prior to the injury. He also revealed the point at which hell feel hes ready to get back on the court, via ESPNBostons Chris Forsberg. Earlier in the month, Rondo discussed how hes in the same situation Derrick Rose was in last season, when the Chicago Bulls point guard worked to get back from his torn ACL, via the Chicago Tribunes K.C. Johnson: Until you go through this type of injury ... a lot of people gave Derrick Rose a lot of heat about not playing, but this injury isnt easy. Its more mental when you come back. And you get around 10-11 months, its just feeling confident, especially the type of players and competitors we are. Our legs are pretty much everything. We use our speed. (Rose is) very athletic. Im athletic. And you need that mental aspect to go up and come down without thinking about your leg again. Because the last jump, for myself and him, weve come down and torn our ACL. Just being mentally ready, when I get there, Ill play. At least theres no immediate need for Rondo to get back on the court. He can take his time knowing full well the Boston Celtics are in rebuilding mode. Doc Rivers left to coach the Los Angeles Clippers, while Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett are now members of the Brooklyn Nets. Whats left is a starting lineup that will likely include some combination of Kelly Olynyk, Kris Humphries, Avery Bradley, Courtney Lee, Brandon Bass, Jeff Green and Gerald Wallace. Not to mention the Celtics are also welcoming a first-year head coach whos 37 years old and is making the jump from college to the NBA. Put it all together, and youve got what looks to be a surefire lottery team. Sure, Rondo could possibly make the difference between finishing as the No. 8 seed and missing the playoffs, but when balancing everything out, it probably makes much more sense to ensure the star point guard is 100 percent when he returns and continue building toward next season.
Posted on: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 20:54:35 +0000
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