3 things Rajon Rondo can add to the roster in Cleveland

By Chad Porto | Jan 9, 2022

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 07: Rajon Rondo # 1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during warm ups before a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on January 07, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) /

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Jan 7, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J. B. Bickerstaff talks with guard Rajon Rondo (1) during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

Leadership

Rajon Rondo is a largely well-respected player. Sure, he’s had a few dust-ups with Chris Paul and he wasn’t exactly a fan of Rick Carlise, though with recent reports about Carlise’s treatment of players in Dallas, namely Dennis Smith Jr., should we be surprised? During his time with Boston, he was respected by Kevin Garnett, which isn’t exactly an easy thing to become.

In Los Angeles, despite a reduced role, he was never a headache or a problem. Sure, Rondo was happy to go to a situation where he’d have more playing time, but who wouldn’t? In Cleveland, he has a lot of opportunities to influence the Cavaliers with his work effort. The man’s been to three NBA Finals and won two, so he clearly knows what it’s going to take to win a title.

While it’s a bit far-fetched to think that far ahead, these Cavs have to make the playoffs first, after all, you don’t acquire a guy like Rondo without thinking forward to the playoffs. He’s going to be able to give players some insight that they really only can get from Kevin Love. Plus there’s always “Playoff Rondo” to look forward to.

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