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11:42 AM ET 02.09 | Rajon Rondo's agent says his client isn't listening to the wayward words of those who believe the Celtics will actually be a better team in the long run without their All-Star point guard. But the representative knows what's being discussed by some of the team's followers, and he dismissed such talk decisively yesterday. "I don't really have a reaction to that," said Bill Duffy. "But if those people think they can win a championship without him, I think that's shortsighted. "I mean, this is the regular season. This guy's a playoffs superstar. So I think you can take a lot of what happens in the regular season with a grain of salt."

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February 9, 2013 11:52 AM ET

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Last time I checked, the season was a touch longer then a 5 game win streak.

"...think that's shortsighted...", pretty much sums it.

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February 9, 2013 11:59 AM ET

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Originally posted 11:55 AM ET 02.09 by MMAFan

Do you have to try and turn everything into a kobe discussion?

Why not? Guam does...

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February 9, 2013 01:15 PM ET

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Originally posted 12:02 PM ET 02.09 by G-B

Trust is the word and ballhogging should be a no-no...lolMore then 8 assists equals victories...more then 25 attempts equals more losses...

Grease is the word

*fixed*

Mickey Bad Arse

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February 9, 2013 01:33 PM ET

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It is possible for Rondo to be a great point guard and ALSO for the team to play better without him. As a great PG Rondo may create a lot of shots for others. But, this may lead them to stand around while he dribbles around creating. Now that he is gone, they may be moving more, thus playing with more energy, and thus more successful.

When he comes back next year, he'd need to change his game a little to mesh with what they have learned how to do together in his absence. But Rondo is such a knucklehead, good look trying to make that happen. I foresee a trade of Rondo by the Feb 2014 deadline.

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February 9, 2013 02:00 PM ET

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Shortsighted and misguided.

THE BISHOP!

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February 9, 2013 02:05 PM ET

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Rondo shouldnt have been the main player there anyways!!! Garnett and Pierce are still incharge!!!

CREEPY FACE !!

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February 9, 2013 02:07 PM ET

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Originally posted 02:05 PM ET 02.09 by CREEPY FACE !!

Rondo shouldnt have been the main player there anyways!!! Garnett and Pierce are still incharge!!!

Thats why Ray Allen packed up...Rondo the star of the team...NOT!!

CREEPY FACE !!

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February 9, 2013 03:04 PM ET

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Originally posted 02:07 PM ET 02.09 by CREEPY FACE !!

Thats why Ray Allen packed up...Rondo the star of the team...NOT!!

I thought Allen went to Miami because they have better Salsa Dancing.

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February 9, 2013 03:09 PM ET

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Rondo makes things easier. The Celts are winning but having to exert more energy without Rondo on the floor. I don't see my Celts having the legs to make it past the 1st round of the playoffs.

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February 9, 2013 03:16 PM ET

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Originally posted 03:04 PM ET 02.09 by Onion

I thought Allen went to Miami because they have better Salsa Dancing.

Alfie!!! Pina Colada for me...bring the chips and salsa sauce tossed up with long beautiful legs with a G-string!!!

CREEPY FACE !!

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February 9, 2013 03:17 PM ET

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Originally posted 03:16 PM ET 02.09 by CREEPY FACE !!

Alfie!!! Pina Colada for me...bring the chips and salsa sauce tossed up with long beautiful legs with a G-string!!!

Give the string to Alfie!!!

CREEPY FACE !!

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February 9, 2013 03:47 PM ET

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Rondo sure comes across as an angry dude... In fact that whole team seems pissed off all the time... It must be the cold...

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February 9, 2013 04:47 PM ET

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Originally posted 04:29 PM ET 02.09 by jgb

agents......pfffftwhat a human with a sense of integrity should've said is"Rondo is a great player and its great to see his teammates stepping up in his absence"But he's an agent, so he's nothing more than gum stuck to the bottom of your shoe

That was my first thought. It appears as if Rondo's agent is openly rooting against the Celts. No class.

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February 9, 2013 05:18 PM ET

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Without Rondo in the line up. Scouts and coaches will start seeing how the Celtics are playing and find ways to exploit Rondo's replacement. Teams are already watching game footage and seeing what's going on and what to look for.

I'm not a Rondo fan. But it's a joke to think that the Celtics are better off without Rondo. They got a small bounce after losing him for the season. Lets see how high the Celtics go and how low they can go without Rondo.