Rajon Rondo of the Pelicans has a few words to say about a nickname that is generally meant to be complimentary. More than a few words, actually, when it comes to “Playoff Rondo.”
“I hate it,” Rondo said. “It’s BS.”
The veteran point guard out of the University of Kentucky helped inspire the Pelicans’ stunning four-game sweep of the higher-seeded Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the NBA playoffs, enjoying some of his best production in years: 11.3 points, 13.3 assists and 7.5 rebounds per game against the vaunted Portland backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and C.