Rondo inscrutable - and indispensable

November 03, 2009|Bob Ryan, Globe Columnist

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It would be fine if Rondo uses that desire as a motivation to keep improving, to keep working on that jumper, and to keep trying to become the lockdown defensive point guard he can be, all of which will enhance the Celtics’ chances of winning title No. 18 (and beyond). But it will not be fine if he uses that as a motivation to become a star just to become a star. Jason Kidd and Steve Nash are major stars. Gilbert Arenas, Jameer Nelson, Mo Williams, and Baron Davis have all been in All-Star Games. None of them have any rings. Would Rondo like to trade?

Rajon Rondo’s measuring stick shouldn’t be Chris Paul. It should be Derek Fisher, who has maximized his own individual potential in the pursuit of championship rings, four at last count.

Rajon Rondo is the first and only Rajon Rondo. He is unlike any other point guard the world ever has seen. That should be enough to keep anyone happy.

Bob Ryan is a Globe columnist and host of Globe 10.0 on Boston.com. He can be reached at ryan@globe.com.