SLAM.com reports
Boston and its point guard could not agree on an extension, and according to his rep, Rajon is going to be a restricted free agent next summer: “We’re not going to do an extension right now,’ Bill Duffy said. ‘The conversation has been cordial. We’ve been talking the last couple of weeks. There is a difference between the perception of him in their eyes and our eyes. With that being said, the focus is on Rajon to have a fantastic season and concentrate on winning a championship.’ Duffy, who also counts Steve Nash(notes) among his clients, said he is seeking a contract that would pay Rondo like one of the NBA’s top five point guards. The Celtics, Duffy said, ‘feel differently.”’
What this could mean for the Celtics and the rest of the NBA. It would be in the Celtics best interest to resign Rajon Rondo. With the contracts of the Big 3 under their salary, there is no way Boston would be able to sign a point guard close to the talent of Rondo next year. He is the only young piece they have there in Boston, the Big 3 and Rasheed only have so much time left to play. Or is Eddie House the point guard of the future? No. The rest of the NBA, especially the big shoppers of next summer's offseason should be happy about Rondo opting out. Rondo has proven he can run a team, he has the bling to prove it. He is apart of the next generation of great point guards, so getting Rondo could possibly turn a franchise around. Just another piece to the crazy Summer of 2010.
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