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Post by FLCeltsFan on Oct 20, 2006 19:38:41 GMT -5
Chad Ford actually said some nice things in his chat today about the Celtics. Here are the parts of the chat that pertains to the Celtics:
Trevor (St. Paul, MN): Chad - What are your thoughts on Rajon Rondo? He's played well in the pre-season, any chance he takes over as the starting PG this year?
Chad Ford: I was very high on him all year, but I'm a little surprised at how quickly he's asserted himself. I think Rondo starting should be a no-brainer for Doc Rivers. While both he and Telfair are super quick and can get to the basket, Rondo makes fewer mistakes with the basketball and is a MUCH better defender. Those two issues, defense and turnovers, are usually what keep rookies from starting. In this case, Rondo's superior. Add in his rebounding and I don't see how you can't start him. Yes, Telfair has two more years of experience in the league ... but I think the proof is in what you're seeing on the court. Telfair isn't bad, but Rondo's been really, really good.
Chad Ford: By the way ... I'm really starting to warm up to this Celtics squad. I think they're still very young, but if Al Jefferson, Kendrick Perkins and Rondo all improve, they could make a real run at an eighth seed this season and their long term potential looks very bright.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Oct 20, 2006 20:34:59 GMT -5
Wow, how much did it cost Wyc to get him to say those things?
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Post by jb on Oct 21, 2006 7:56:14 GMT -5
Ford was the one who allegedly arrange the extra, public workouit for Rondo during the run up to the draft. I speculated (tongue in cheek) at the time that he might even have had a financial interest in the kid.
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Post by The Eye of the Q is upon you! on Oct 21, 2006 12:12:02 GMT -5
Chad Ford warming up to the Celtics - That is trouble.
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