Frustrated Rajon Rondo merely a backup for listless Bulls
It wasn’t supposed to be this way for Rajon Rondo, who, at age 31, is considered an “old head” in NBA locker rooms. Most of his teammates were in middle school when he helped the Celtics win the NBA title in 2008.
He was supposed to be the distributing point guard to complete the Bulls’ attempt to be significant again after they shockingly lured former All-Star Dwyane Wade out of Miami and back to his hometown team.
There were called the Big Three — Rondo, Wade and All-Star forward Jimmy Butler — along with a retooled roster and a coach in Fred Hoiberg who most certainly would learn from his rocky first season, right?
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