Chicago Bulls: Takeaways From Win Over Cavaliers

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Dec 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) grabs a rebound over Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the second half at the United Center. Chicago won 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

This Is Why The Bulls Signed Rajon Rondo

After the Bulls traded Derrick Rose and drafted versatile forward Denzel Valentine, adding Rajon Rondo to the mix didn’t seem to make much sense on paper.

After all, he is not considered a great floor spacer. He takes a lot of gambles from a defensive standpoint and he had less-than-stellar exits with the three teams he played for prior to signing with the Bulls.

Having already received praise from Fred Hoiberg on his ability to play with pace, Rondo’s array of talents was on display against the Cavaliers. In 36 minutes of action, Rondo’s final stat line included 15 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds.

In addition to that, he shot 7-for-12 from the field and connected on his lone attempt from three-point range.

Although Rondo may not be a former MVP like his predecessor, he continues to prove that he can run a team’s offense with the best of them.

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