Get to the point
If there's one issue that the Celtics needs to figure out before the season starts, it is who is there starting point guard. Right now, we have Delonte West, Rajon Rondo, and Sebastian Telfair each vying for the reins of the team. This can not be allowed to become a full-fledged PG controversy or else the C's will suffer. In particular, I think Telfair needs to know his role from the beginning. He can't be left out of the loop as he seemed to be in Portland. If the Celtics truly want to be a running team, they need to solidify their point guard rotation or else they'll be headed nowhere fast.
Right now, I think Telfair almost has to start, not only because we traded a lotto pick for him but because his confidence needs it. While he might come off as self-assured, I think another situation like the one in Portland will kill his on-court psyche. He doesn't need to finish the games but starting seems like a no-brainer right now. I've always liked West as a combo guard off the pine and think he'll deliver in that role better than at the point. The wild card is Rondo. He struggles shooting and is a rookie, but his defense could make him a closer. Also, I think Rondo is a perfect mix and match player to help give the Celtics different looks. He and Tony Allen are a very strong defensive team while I'd love to watch him and Gerald Green running the fast break. Then there's the short yet smart backcourt of Rondo and West.
Doc is going to have his work cut out for him when it comes to the rotation but I think he has to lock down his point guard situation before the first tip-off or else the rest of the position battles will be moot.
Right now, I think Telfair almost has to start, not only because we traded a lotto pick for him but because his confidence needs it. While he might come off as self-assured, I think another situation like the one in Portland will kill his on-court psyche. He doesn't need to finish the games but starting seems like a no-brainer right now. I've always liked West as a combo guard off the pine and think he'll deliver in that role better than at the point. The wild card is Rondo. He struggles shooting and is a rookie, but his defense could make him a closer. Also, I think Rondo is a perfect mix and match player to help give the Celtics different looks. He and Tony Allen are a very strong defensive team while I'd love to watch him and Gerald Green running the fast break. Then there's the short yet smart backcourt of Rondo and West.
Doc is going to have his work cut out for him when it comes to the rotation but I think he has to lock down his point guard situation before the first tip-off or else the rest of the position battles will be moot.
