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Thu Mar 06, 2008 10:40 am EST

Rajon Rondo's monster dunk over the Pistons

By J.E. Skeets

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Sam Cassell probably couldn't throw this dunk down ... with or without Elliot Thomas' flying bike.

Great dunk, but I have one bone to pick. Tommy, I know you're the ultimate homer and all -- but please, the referees didn't let Jason Maxiell "getaway" with a hard foul. Maxiell made a fair play on the ball, Rondo put himself out there, and the much lighter man hit the floor. It's called basketball. It happens. Thank you.

(Video via Odenized, of course.)

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  1. P-Mulc
    1. Posted by P-Mulc Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    Great Dunk, but just to let you know that Tommy Heinson was just simply stating that they let him get away with what could have been called a flagrant foul, I mean really at least 5 times out of 10 that would be called a flagrant. Also Tommy Heinson is one of the best announcers in basketball. He speaks his mind and does it like a true Celtics fan which he has def established himself as. So next time think before you diss Tommy Heinson again pal. Listen in on a Celtics game, everything he says is true and he speaks like a coach. Great dunk tho RONDO IS THE MAN!
  2. khandor
    2. Posted by khandor Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:50 pm EDT

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    Skeets,
    Technically ... Rondo's dunk was 'over' Maxiell, not Rip.
    In your position, you should get the lingo straight.
    :-)
  3. J.E. Skeets
    3. Posted by J.E. Skeets Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:33 pm EDT

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    Well ... the dunk really wasn't "over" anyone.
    Rondo blew past Rip and he just beat Maxiell to the rim. But I took "Rip" out of the title. Fair call, khandor.
  4. Odenized
    4. Posted by Odenized Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:57 pm EDT

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    Skeets, keep eating that ice cream.
  5. J.E. Skeets
    5. Posted by J.E. Skeets Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:33 pm EDT

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    (I know you laughed at the comment, Ryne.)
  6. thrilled_to_be_gone
    6. Posted by thrilled_to_be_gone Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:15 pm EDT

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    Really, the only reason to listen in to the Celtics broadcasting duo is for the inevitable silences after good calls and plays go against their team. It's amazingly consistent.
  7. FJG
    7. Posted by FJG Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:59 pm EDT

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    All I can say is Rondo has got huge ones. He shows no respect (not to be confused with disrespect) for veteran players' "status" and that is a very good thing for the Celtics and the league. He is on the court to play basketball and if you're on the court to play against him, you had best be focused and you had best be good. Yes, the Celtics have several great components (read Big 3) on their squad this season, but Rajon gives them yet another "WOW" factor on any given play on either end of the floor. I only hope that he does not get killed in the process; dunk with 2 and hold on until the dust settles!
  8. khandor
    8. Posted by khandor Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:50 pm EDT

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    Skeets,
    In general terms, where you at in the GTA?
    Who knows, man ... one day down-the-road, maybe we can hook-up to share a tall (NBA) tale or two.
    :-)
  9. khandor
    9. Posted by khandor Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:50 pm EDT

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    East, West, North, South or Central?
  10. Francisco
    10. Posted by Francisco Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:50 pm EDT

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    that by far is a flagrant 1 foul because its ok to try and block but guess what its not ok flatten a guy just cause you missed the help side defense. flagrant 1 foul ball on the side thank you!!!
  11. getup2getdown
    11. Posted by getup2getdown Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:04 pm EDT

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    come on guys.. enough with this flagrant 1 foul bullcrap.. if you want to see a flagrant 1 foul go youtube dirk merking kirilenko. maxiell made a play for the ball, he didn't hit rondo in the face or do anything excessive. when you got a lil kid like rondo who weighs a buck 85 and pit that against maxiell who weighs 260.. what did you expect to happen?? do the math. i'm a boston fan and i'd appreciate it if you guys would stop speaking out of your... lack of knowledge, it makes the rest of us look bad. thanks.
  12. jd
    12. Posted by jd Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:22 pm EDT

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    Rondo is the man.
  13. King James
    13. Posted by King James Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:23 pm EDT

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    the dunk was not that good i cud have done better rajon scuks im lebron
  14. K I T S E S
    14. Posted by K I T S E S Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    of course he missed the free throw
  15. axtell603
    15. Posted by axtell603 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:53 pm EDT

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    Tommy Heinson is garbage just like the C's
  16. shimarwoodard
    16. Posted by shimarwoodard Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:19 pm EDT

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    The Orlando Magic is just that magic. We are the sleeper team, and will shock the league, who can stop us??????????????????
  17. moonshield
    17. Posted by moonshield Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:26 pm EDT

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    Well, when TJ Ford eats a foul like this, he isn't 'out there' - the other guy gets a Flagrant 2 and gets ejected. Likewise, if you're Dirk, you get suspended. Apparently, though, if you're Jason Maxiell, you're just playing "physical basketball, as it should be". I wish the refs could apply uniform standards, once and for all.
    This play was dangerous for Rondo, period. The smaller player hit the floor, you said? Sure he did, he was body checked in midair. What did you expect would happen? There is no reason why it should be tolerated. I wonder what happens if Iverson was on the receiving end of this. Or, indeed, TJ Ford.
  18. Andrew S
    18. Posted by Andrew S Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    Gee #1 - I'm no Celtics fan and I KNEW that Heinson played for the Celtics and coached the Celtics...Heinson bleeds Celtic green. If you were even alive when CBS used to do the NBA, Heinson used to be one of their commentators.
    He does know the game and is obviously biased for the Celtics. Rondo made a great play, and Maxiell hit him in mid-air. That SHOULD have been a flagrant b/c it's clear he wasn't making a play on the ball. The ball had already been thrown down and Rondo was on his way down when he got hit and driven into the floor.
    Once again, I'm no Celtics fan. I'm a fan of the game, and that was a bad no-call. Unless something creepy happens, Celtics vs Spurs in the NBA Finals. You saw it here....
  19. Nathan-
    19. Posted by Nathan- Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:20 pm EDT

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    lol kitses.
  20. Son
    20. Posted by Son Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:30 pm EDT

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    who cares? did it affect the outcome of the game? and in fact you just stated your opinion which you could never use to override mr. tommy's opinion.
  21. thesbytolbert
    21. Posted by thesbytolbert Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:05 pm EDT

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    rondo is a pure athlete but no scoring production!

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