Rajon Rondo is the best rebounding guard in the NBA,.
His rebounding reminds many NBA fans of Jason Kidd, and Kidd’s rebounds helping him become one of the all-time leaders in triple-doubles.
Rondo’s rebounding gives opponents fits because he can jump so high, but his long arms allow him to grab the ball amongst seven foot tall centers.
Rajon’s 6’ 9” wingspan is unusual for a player of his size, and he does not waste his athletiscism one bit.
During the 4th quarter of game 5, Rondo out-jumped multiple Lakers including Kobe Bryant to tip in a missed shot to give Boston a crucial basket.
Rebounds like that make the difference between winning and losing, and Rondo’s hustle and determination to rebound, make him the complete player.
Even though Rondo is in the paint grabbing rebounds, Doc Rivers is quite comfortable with him to continue to do it.
Usually the point guard stays on the perimeter because the guards are the first line of defense after a missed shot, but with Rondo’s effectiveness in getting rebounds, he can keep doing whatever he needs to in helping the Celtics win.