Can Rajon Rondo succeed where Steve Nash and Deron Williams failed?
With his play in the playoffs, Rondo has positioned himself right alongside Nash and Williams (and Chris Paul) as one of the top point guards in the league. Nash (18 points, 12 assists) and Williams (22 points, 9 assists) each put up good numbers against the Lakers. But the NBA is about winning, and it will be another reason to support the Rondo for Best Point Guard in the NBA argument if Rajon can put together another great series and lead Boston to the title. Back in 2008, the Celtics were able to defeat the Lakers with Rondo not having much of an impact on the first five games. During that span, Rondo averaged only seven points and six assists, playing just 26 minutes per game (and only 18 minutes per game in the three games in L.A.). Rondo then exploded in Game Six, as it was his setting the pace at both ends that sparked Boston to the easy victory. He had 21 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, and six steals that night. The Celtics need those types of performances out of Rondo
