NBA Free Agency: Five Point Guards for the Brooklyn Nets

Mar 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) signals to his team as he dribbles in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) signals to his team as he dribbles in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 6
Next

1. Rajon Rondo – UFA – 6’1″ – Sacramento Kings

Apr 1, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Miami Heat forward Gerald Green (14) and center Hassan Whiteside (21) block a shot by Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo (9) in the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Miami won 112-106. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Miami Heat forward Gerald Green (14) and center Hassan Whiteside (21) block a shot by Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo (9) in the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Miami won 112-106. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /

Rondo is known for his passing and assists, Brooklyn aren’t. Rajon Rondo is a player looking for a big payday, he has been somewhat lost his way after leaving the celtics moving to Dallas and then Sacramento.  After a poor season in Dallas averaging his lowest APG since 07-08 (6.5) he rebounded to have his highest with Sacramento (11.7).

Nets need a playmaker, they need someone who can create plays. Brooklyn have been a very, very boring team to watch this year and Rondo could help change that. Do Brooklyn want to take the risk? He would be expensive and has well documented attitude problems but if it fell into place he could be a triple-double machine. Also, wouldn’t it be nice to get something back at the Celtics fans with if it did workout…