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NBA: Rajon Rondo’s Most Ideal Free Agency Destinations

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 23, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo (9) looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo (9) looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Four-time All-Star and reigning NBA assists leader Rajon Rondo will be an unrestricted free agent during the summer of 2016. Which team should he sign with?

Mar 23, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo (9) looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo (9) looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

Few NBA players are more polarizing than point guard Rajon Rondo. His statistical production ranks amongst the best at his position, and his postseason record is just as impressive, but clashes with past head coaches and a shaky jump shot have called Rondo’s future into question.

There’s no denying that Rondo will receive attractive contract offers, but the question that’s become increasingly more difficult to answer is: from whom?

Rondo finished the 2015-16 NBA season with averages of 11.9 points, 11.7 assists, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals, and 0.9 3-point field goal on. Rondo led the league in assists per game and set career-best marks with 62 3-point field goals made on 36.5 percent shooting from beyond the arc.

As an NBA champion, three-time league-leader in assists, four-time All-Star, and four-time All-Defensive Team selection, Rondo’s appeal is quite clear.

Unfortunately, Rondo has career shooting marks of 28.9 percent from 3-point range and 60.6 percent from the free throw line. Those are well below the league average, especially in an era with a remarkably high emphasis placed on perimeter players’ ability to shoot.

There are exhilarating pros and troublesome cons, but in the right situation, Rondo can thrive.

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