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Sacramento Kings: Is Rajon Rondo A Realistic Option?

By Adam McGee

Mar 19, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (9) celebrates after defeating the Miami Heat 101-96 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (9) celebrates after defeating the Miami Heat 101-96 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /
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Is Rondo Surplus To Requirements?

Jun 26, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Marcus Smart (Oklahoma State) waves to the crowd as he leaves the stage after being selected as the number six overall pick to the Boston Celtics in the 2014 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 26, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Marcus Smart (Oklahoma State) waves to the crowd as he leaves the stage after being selected as the number six overall pick to the Boston Celtics in the 2014 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

If we rewind the clock back to last Thursday night, shortly before the Kings drafted Nik Stauskas, the Celtics chose Marcus Smart with the sixth overall pick. There are a lot of similarities in the playing styles of Smart and Rondo, and as a result, the deal set the rumor mill turning.

Smart has great defensive instincts, yet struggles with his shooting. This makes the prospect of pairing him alongside Rondo in a non-shooting backcourt seem very unlikely.

Considering that the Celtics have extended a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Avery Bradley, there are enough indicators to say that the Celtics backcourt may need an injection of offense.

Having drafted a point guard with such a valuable pick, the Celtics should feel the need to find him playing time. The precedent for this was set yesterday by the Orlando Magic, who having drafted Elfrid Payton, decided to waive their veteran starter Jameer Nelson.

If the Celtics plan on following suit, Rondo will be on the market.

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