Chicago Bulls: 5 reasons they should keep Rajon Rondo

Apr 18, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo (9) is guarded by Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 24, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) , forward Doug McDermott (11) and teammates huddle up during the second half at Amway Center. Chicago Bulls defeated the Orlando Magic 100-92. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

4. A voice for younger Bulls players

Aside from the inconsistency that plagued the Bulls’ 2016-17 season, there was also some dissension between the veterans and younger players as well.

Following a loss to the Atlanta Hawks in late January, Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler questioned the work ethic of their younger teammates. Conversely, Rondo defended his younger counterparts with a memorable Instagram post.

Rondo could have remained silent and no one would have thought any less of him for doing so. Instead, he stood up for players who were trying to create an identity for themselves during a trying season — something that was not lost on Paxson.

"“To be candid with you … when he stood up for our young guys, that empowered them a little bit,” Paxson told the Chicago Tribune. “It might be small, but there was some growth with our young guys. Because they felt they had a voice as a young player, and for us that was important.”"

Let that sink in for a moment. Here is a guy that has played at the highest level in the league, yet he cares enough to come to the defense of his younger teammates. This is an admirable attribute the front office should value as the team looks to usher in a new era of Bulls basketball.

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