Chicago Bulls 2016-17 player grades: Rajon Rondo

Apr 18, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo (9) controls the ball during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 21, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) reacts after a play against the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Chicago 122-120 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Season Highlights

Although Rondo’s 2016-17 numbers were not overly impressive, there were a couple of instances in which he proved to be a difference-maker for the Bulls.

For example, during the last month of the regular season, he averaged 12.3 points, 8.3 assists and 7.3 rebounds per contest. This includes a 25-point, 11-assist, six-rebound performance against the Hawks back on Apr. 1.

Where Rondo really proved his worth, though, was during the playoffs. In the series opener against the Boston Celtics, Rondo finished with 12 points, eight assists and six rebounds. He followed that up with another solid outing in Game 2, as he scored 11 points, handed out 14 assists and grabbed nine rebounds.

The Bulls won both of those games and took a surprising 2-0 against the top-seeded Celtics. However, thanks to a thumb injury he sustained in Game 2, Rondo was sidelined the rest of the series.

Ironically, the Bulls’ offense wasn’t the same after that, and they proceeded to drop the next four games.

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