In a league dominated by point guards, it's possible that one of the men lacing up today is the greatest ever to play the position. But who that might be can change in the blink of an eye. Thus, we bring you our newest feature: Best Point Guard of All Time of the Week.
Before the season began, it was pretty clear that the best point guard of all time would surely be Chris Paul who, having recently been acquired by the Clippers was about to lob nightly Dunk Contest Winning Dunks to Blake Griffin and remake the ramshackle Clipper offense in his image. And while Paul has thus far played respectably, getting 9 assists in both his games and only turning the ball over twice, the Clippers remain a work in progress that has not yet figured out to use its three decent, though not all greatest of all time point guards (or are they? stay tuned).
If Paul has disappointed a little, Deron Williams, Russell Westbrook, and Stephen Curry have been The Biggest Letdowns in History by playing on teams that are absolutely horrible, fighting with the talent, and sustaining ankle injuries, respectively. Who then is the greatest point guard of all time of the week? LeBron James? Despite being a top 10 point guard, this wasn't his week. Derrick Rose? Despite putting the weight of a championship run on his back, his horrendous shooting and turnovers as well as the increased attacks you get as the reigning MVP mean that he isn't there, this week. No, the greatest point guard of all time is clearly Rajon Rondo, today.
Although he's fallen off a bit, putting in a dismal performance against the Hornets (possibly the worst ever), his opening night play single handedly kept Boston in the mix, as he scored 31 points on 19 shots, grabbed 5 boards, dished 13 assists, and got 5 steals. Rondo was everywhere and everyone realized just how dominating he was as he put in the best performance I've ever seen. Rondo was floated as a trade rumor recently, but is fast becoming the Celtics' best player as the rest of their roster looses the valiant fight against time. Expect Rondo to take his game to even higher levels in the coming weeks as he continues to play with a chip on his shoulder. He should continue to dominate in assists, steal the ball like a ninja thief, play the best, smothering point guard defense of anyone who's ever lived, and maybe even hit a three occasionally or get to the line and make his foul shots. Mark my words. Rondo's ascent is just beginning, or I have no idea what I'm talking about. Your choice.
If the space jam scenario happens (always a dangerous possibility), and aliens challenge us to a game of 5 on 5 for the fate of the universe, it's pretty clear who will be playing the point. Rajon "Compsognathus" Rondo. That's who. This week.
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