Should Rajon Rondo Be Suspended?

by SodaHead Sports Posted 2012/02/21 19:00:00

Related Topics: Sports, Rondo, Rondo Suspended, NBA, Basketball, Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics, Danny Ainge, Doc Rivers, Detroit Pistons, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, Coach, Emotion, Media, Game

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Boston Celtics guard and All-Star player Rajon Rondo was supposed to take that next step in his basketball career. His general manager Danny Ainge and head coach Doc Rivers both went out of their way to call these Celtics Rondo's team. Unfortunately, Rondo showed anything but leadership this past Sunday in a loss to the lowly Detroit Pistons.

Rondo let his temper get the best of him and threw a basketball at an NBA referee on court. The NBA decided to punish Rondo and has handed him a two-game suspension. Coach Rivers expressed disappointment when talking to the media about his young star, who is also one of the top point guards in the league.

After looking like they were getting back into the swing of things, the Celtics have now lost five of six games. The Celtics got old and got old fast with the Big Three of Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce -- each most likely being a future Basketball Hall of Famer. Rondo may have the ability to lead his team to the playoffs and carry them farther than people think, but at the end of the day, players must respect their officials -- and keep their emotions in check.

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TheBorg 2012/02/22 05:18:20

No

+4
Seriously, there is no lamer sport than professional basketball so who cares.

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NYYankees 2012/02/27 04:11:33

No

fined yes suspended no

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king bennett 2012/02/24 22:54:13

No

fined but not suspended

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Chris Brantley 2012/02/24 13:41:42

No

Well, Rondo is tired of losing and can you blame him?

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the fuze 2012/02/23 13:00:58

Yes

You've got to keep your cool. And you have to respect the officials.

Reminds me of when Ainge threw a ball at Sam Cassell and hit him square in the face.

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Tigger Too 2012/02/22 22:49:10

Yes

I loves me some Rajon Rondo, because he played for the University of Kentucky. [This tigger bleeds blue. Go Cats!] Unfortunately, I hate the Celtics. But I digress... Rondo may be considered a young NBA player, especially when compared to his somewhat elderly teammates, but he's been around long enough to know that you DO NOT throw a ball at an official. Actually, I'm surprised the league only gave him a two-game suspension for basically attacking a referee. The Boston Celtics really do need to think about recruiting some younger players, because Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce are starting to show their age. Rajon Rondo has stepped into a leadership role on the team, and he is setting a terrible example by lobbing basketballs at NBA officials when he gets pissed off. Bad form indeed.

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alanh 2012/02/22 22:05:48

Yes

+1
Another childish all star! Grow Up!!!!!

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Leslie 2012/02/22 21:59:22
RoyDMercer - IFOTFD 2012/02/22 21:07:37

Yes

As long as professional athletes are treated different than any Tom, Dick and Harry on the streets, there will continue to be things like this and much worse.

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Anna 2012/02/22 20:57:45

No

When someone lets their emotions get in the way of things or throws a ball the wrong way or something, check them for fibromyalgia, a cold, rapid heart beat, high blood pressure, Asperger's Syndrome, acne breakouts and joint, bone or tendon problems.

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Chris D 2012/02/22 18:40:37

Yes

this sort of behavior kinda sums up Boston in general now doesn't it

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frank 2012/02/22 17:36:08

Yes

He should be suspended for at lest the rest of the year

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Dick Nixon 2012/02/22 16:40:04

Yes

Just like anyone else would be and is Detroit setting a trend when they play or what? The Indiana brawl, Rondo... The DRAMA seems to follow Detroit...

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Superman 2012/02/22 16:03:14

Yes

+1
He should definitely be suspended, theres no doubt.

But I disagree with the notion that officials need to be respected. A lot of officials do deserve respect. They do a good job, a tough job and only occasionally make mistakes but they show a level of respect to the players.

There are officials though that are pieces of trash - they attempt to make the game about them, blatantly make bad calls or consistently make bad calls, and there are officials who attempt to provoke conflict with players.

So blanket respect for officials? I think not.

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jacktown kid 2012/02/22 15:51:34

Yes

Thats sickening to me

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antonio 2012/02/22 15:48:11

Yes

If your going to be in any profesinal sport learn how to lose and win stupid

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brunyon 2012/02/22 15:12:26

Yes

this dumb manimal should be kicked out of the game

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Aingean 2012/02/22 13:42:21

Yes

+1
Act like an idiot and this is what happens. Of course he should be suspended. Its like a kid throwing a book at a teacher because he didnt like what she had to say.

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MOMMA THOMAS 2012/02/22 09:58:03

Yes

+1
PLAIN DUMB ACTION, RAJON.

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supersonicalbert10 2012/02/22 08:01:30

Yes

+2
Of course he should be suspendid, he threw the basketball at the ref

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Corsair 2012/02/22 07:08:13

Yes

+1
He should have gotten more games for that stunt.

Go Bulls and Go Lakers. That's right. One in each Conference.

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derrick 2012/02/22 05:57:24
TheBorg 2012/02/22 05:18:20

No

+4
Seriously, there is no lamer sport than professional basketball so who cares.

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Roblem ... to TheBorg 2012/02/22 14:50:56

+1
Yes there is... golf. LOL

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TheBorg to Roblem ... 2012/02/22 16:21:01

+3

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Anna to TheBorg 2012/02/22 21:00:33

Golf, a sport or not, is not as bad as basketball anyways. You've got that right.

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hari 2012/02/22 03:27:00

Yes

+2
adamant

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הרב ריאן Rabbi Ryan 2012/02/22 03:04:22

Yes

+1
You must lead by example, a lot of people are watching the games. Act your age and not your shoe size, or stay the hell of the court.

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boneman1 2012/02/22 02:24:51

Yes

+2
Should have been way more than 2 games. They need to let the players know they're not bigger than the game.

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Carson 2012/02/22 02:16:16

Yes

+1
Sounds like a mustard variety.

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rk 2012/02/22 01:13:57

Yes

+1
No room in the game for this kind of crap

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Cra*Christopher*fty 2012/02/22 00:53:39

No

+2
He's gonna get suspended for 2 games i believe. That is definitely excessive.

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nolibsperiod 2012/02/22 00:20:00

Yes

+3
Whatsa Rajon Rondo?

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prayer warrior 2012/02/21 23:38:45

Yes

+1
There should not even be a second thought if you act fooliish you have to pay the fine

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S* 2012/02/21 23:29:23 (edited)

Yes

+1
If the ref thought Rondo was disrespectful, okay, but I saw the clip, and it did not appear too egregious, it might have been bad timing. But these guys are pros, they make a lot of money entertaining, and they should understand that.

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biggerman 2012/02/21 23:07:42

Yes

+2
Why is this even being asked? Of course he should be suspended and he should also be fined. Referees, especially in professional sports, are off limits - period.

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wes 2012/02/21 22:37:33

Yes

+1
I don't watch or follow any basketball since the Iverson chapter started, a big part of this sport is a bunch of thugs now, I was perfectly content with them on lockout. I even started a Lockout Foundation.....

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Q 2012/02/21 22:16:56

Yes

It was thrown a little hard to the ref hitting him in the stomach so I guess he deserves to be suspended?

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Meako to Q 2012/02/22 19:18:15 (edited)

+1
wow looks more like he threw the ball to the ref and not at the ref... Thanks for posting.

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Q to Meako 2012/02/22 21:21:37

+1
You're quite welcome Meako. Its almost as if he caught the referee off-guard when he threw it at him right? It wasn't a blatant foul, it was a borderline foul at best in my opinion?

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Meako to Q 2012/02/22 21:58:04 (edited)

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I agree.... when you "throw" something at someone, you dont use a bounce pass.. lololol

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