While Finals MVP Paul Pierce, Defensive Player of the Year Kevin Garnett and All-Star three point marksman Ray Allen clearly played significant roles in leading the Celtics to the 2008 NBA Championship, young point guard Rajon Rondo also made a valuable contribution to their title run, particularly in the clinching game of the Finals. Rondo's 21 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and six steals in Boston's 131-92 game six victory showcased his ability to provide impact in many different phases of the game. At times, the Lakers took advantage of his suspect outside shot--particularly in games four and five and in the first quarter of game six--but Rondo answered back by using his speed and quickness to wreak havoc at both ends of the court.
Paul Dalessio of Fleishman-Hillard shared this new Reebok video clip about Rondo:
Rondo shot .407 from the field, .250 from three point range and .691 from the free throw line during the playoffs. In order to become a top notch point guard on a night in, night out basis, he will have to improve those numbers to at least .450, .300 and .770 while continuing to be a good passer and rebounder and an active defender. Rondo shot .492 from the field, .263 from three point range and .611 from the free throw line during the regular season.