My father in law is brilliant. He is the smartest guy in the room and he knows it. He lets everyone else know it.
He is very lonely, no body likes his company.
Phuch this guy. I hope he ends up with Kobe.
Which team will take this guy? He seems not coachable.
phil wants big brains for the triangle
He needs to take that competive fire and learn to hit a shoot.
It was an excellent read mreinman, thanks for posting it.
nixluva wrote:It was an excellent read mreinman, thanks for posting it.
thanks goes to red
Yeah, I read this awhile back when it was recommended to me. Quite the insight into the guy. A genius! Who knew?
Supreme talent, and yet he's his own worse enemy. Thanks for giving it it's own thread, mreinman.
He's only half a genius. The ability to navigate social situation, and have perspective of what goes on around you is also a kind of intel and part of the picture. If you have ever taken a psych course you have heard the term "egocentrism" which essentially is the ability or inability to see the world any other way but your own. Its why babies love peekaboo. Yes Rondo is a genius, but his inability understand his role negates the positives. Its like knowing there is gold buried in a rock but you lack the tools to dig it out. Therefore the knowledge and understanding of the location of that gold is useless.
I have no doubt he's a genius. Ive seen it on the court for sure. But he cant focus and he cant navigate the factors he doesnt have control over, namely other people. That being said I would love to play spades with him.
I have literally no interest in Rondo. He's freaking out because Rondo can't do it his way... um, that won't work for Big Chief Triangle
phil has handle some head cases in his in his time, if you don't think kobe, jordan, and rodman where in there on little world, your being naive. Rondo is exactly the type of pg you need, because the triangle system is a read and react, not a play calling system.
Sounds to me like he could have used a little help with his development in childhood. Not all brilliant people are misanthropes. Which I'm sure he isn't that isolated in his attitude toward others, but he probably could have used a few slaps to the head now and then. As in "Smarten up. Your not God's gift to the human race!" He let's his emotions control him, just as Garnett warned. Look at where it's gotten him. Just goes to show you how tough it can be growing up different with gifts that can be a curse if you neglect your own emotional development.
The Triangle is about feeling the game, reading the possibilities in the system. That's what Rondo is a genius at. I think he could be great here.
But he probably needs a leader like KG to keep him in check and we don't have that.
It's a shame. I think with the right mix, Rondo could absolutely be a championship point guard in the Triangle. He's tough as nails, smart as hell.
I'd be happy if the Knicks got him.
Melo and Kobe both covet playing with the guy. I'd trust Kobe's read more than almost anyone else in the league.
"He knows all the plays, knows all the actions and can think two, three moves ahead. He's freakishly smart."
-- Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, who faced Rondo twice in the Finals and whose public breakfast with Rondo in December fueled speculation he's recruiting Rondo to come to LA next season
knicks1248 wrote:phil has handle some head cases in his in his time, if you don't think kobe, jordan, and rodman where in there on little world, your being naive. Rondo is exactly the type of pg you need, because the triangle system is a read and react, not a play calling system.
yeah, exactly - read and react. that's what boston ran. the triangle has different nuances, but i think rondo could absolutely thrive in it.
If Phil sits down with Rondo and feels he could thrive, then I'm willing to give Phil the benefit of the doubt.
But, I'm not sure it would be the best move for us, and Rondo's inability to hit shots is a concern.
Rondo makes every player on the floor a weapon. He gets Melo 10 easy shots a game, at least.
You give Rondo a guy like Towns or Okafor down low? Melo on the wing? You just need a SG who can knock down threes for spacing and you have your offense worked out pretty well.
It amazes me how effectively talking heads can warp everyone's opinion. Yes, Rondo's had a tough go of things with the Mavericks but is it really that shocking? He's a PG expected to run an offense with a group of guys that he never played with before, without the benefit of a training camp. Needless to say, I'm not surprised that they have struggled especially given Rondo's mercurial nature. But if you put this guy on one of the better teams in the league, with a supporting cast that compliments him, I think he'll revert back to form. I think the Pacers would be an ideal landing spot for him now that they don't have a primary ballhandler and given the Celtic connections with the team (Larry Bird). I think the Kings, with DeMarcus Cousins and shooters or the Suns would also work very well. And just to jog everyone's memory:
http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/...
No doubt he's great. No doubt he's brilliant and retains his childhood precociousness. I think he will make an outstanding head coach one day.
But he's too temperamental to run an NBA team on the floor. He lacks social awareness and patience with other people's limitations. That is the "curse" of being the smartest guy in the room. And it is a severe handicap when it comes to the most important element of an NBA franchise leader: WINNING.
I like Rondo and enjoy being amazed by his insane court vision and passing prowess. But I just wouldn't risk paying him a max deal to "lead" our team into his miasma. Let Kobe deal with him.
After reading this article, I've gained so much more respect for Rondo. He very well might've earned himself a position as my undisputed favorite player.
Isn't Phil supposed to be able to tap into the psyche of guys like this and get them to make sacrifices and compromises for the good of the team?
He was an asshole in Boston, and even more in Dallas.
