With all the speculation over the past couple of weeks about Rajon Rondo's future in Boston, there may have been some questions about how the Celtics PG would react early in the season. If his play in the first three quarters against the New York Knicks is any indication, Rondo may be taking his game to an even higher level this season.
Rondo has long been one of the elite defensive guards in the NBA, and with his five steals in the first three quarters, the Celtics PG is only further enhancing his reputation:
Along with his play on the defensive end of the court, Rondo has been simply sensational offensively for the Celtics. Rondo has netted a game-high 29 points on 10/17 shooting from the field and has also dished out eight assists.
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