Rajon Rondo was critical of his experience with the Sacramento Kings.

Rondo will be a free agent again this offseason after signing with the Kings in 2015.

"There were too many distractions on and off the court. The organization as a whole, I don't think was together completely. I think as a team you have to want the best for the next man beside you, and that wasn't the case with the Sacramento Kings," he said.

Of DeMarcus Cousins' relationship with George Karl and his staff, Rondo said there was "a lot of tension at first."

"Too much tension. I've never witnessed or experienced a thing like that in my 10-year career," he said.

Rondo said he would "love to continue to play with" Cousins, but for that to happen, he and the Kings need to "come together and figure out if we can work, but if not, I'm always in, I'm open. I'm open this summer and I look forward to having a great career."

As for his free-agent options this summer, Rondo said, "I want to see myself in a situation where guys want to grow, guys want to get better. I don't want to be the hardest-working guy in the gym."

I really think this is the guy...

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Yeah, I could see it. Hope he gets a chance to see KP work out.

best passer and court vision in the NBA. I understand the downside and issues. He will turn 31 next year at the trade deadline and I think that's actually a good thing for this player (maturity). He's a guy that Melo respects. He will make things better for KP/Rolo and get them easy looks and finishes... I think he really moves the needle and the upside to him playing well here is higher than any other FA we could land sans Durant.

What is the appeal of him over a Mike Conley Jr.?

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Yeah, I could see it. Hope he gets a chance to see KP work out.

best passer and court vision in the NBA. I understand the downside and issues. He will turn 31 next year at the trade deadline and I think that's actually a good thing for this player (maturity). He's a guy that Melo respects. He will make things better for KP/Rolo and get them easy looks and finishes... I think he really moves the needle and the upside to him playing well here is higher than any other FA we could land sans Durant.

I agree all the way. I wanted him last off-season, but I think it is way more likely now with Jeff Hornacek at coach with his PG friendly tactics, rather than Fisher, whom Rondo despised.

Remember that Fisher sniping at Rondo? That happened Feb 7th, Fisher was fired Feb 9th http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2614673-derek-fisher-responds-to-rajon-rondos-comments-on-triangle-offense

Not saying Fisher was fired because of sniping at Rondo, but I think it may have been a part of Phil's feelings that he wasn't right for the job.

It'd be kind of ironic if Phil signed Rondo five months after firing Fisher, given the exchange Fish and Rondo had in February. Rondo also changed his tune on the Triangle after Fisher was fired.

I could really see it. He and Melo supposedly wanted to team up in 2013 or 2014 as well. Now could be the time.

crzymdups wrote:

NardDogNation wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Yeah, I could see it. Hope he gets a chance to see KP work out.

best passer and court vision in the NBA. I understand the downside and issues. He will turn 31 next year at the trade deadline and I think that's actually a good thing for this player (maturity). He's a guy that Melo respects. He will make things better for KP/Rolo and get them easy looks and finishes... I think he really moves the needle and the upside to him playing well here is higher than any other FA we could land sans Durant.

What is the appeal of him over a Mike Conley Jr.?

He'd be cheaper, potentially fewer health issues, and he may actually be leaving his team. I doubt Conley leaves Memphis.

With the cap exploding, should "cheaper" mean as much as it once did? What could we use those savings on that would justify picking the inferior player?

I use to like Rondo but there simply has been too much that has gone on with him to make me stake my franchise's future on his ability to perform. When you combine that with his inability to shoot, he becomes an easy pass for me. I throw the max at Conley and see if a franchise that has been cheap, matches. If they do, we need to consider holding out for CP3 in 2017.

crzymdups wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Yeah, I could see it. Hope he gets a chance to see KP work out.

best passer and court vision in the NBA. I understand the downside and issues. He will turn 31 next year at the trade deadline and I think that's actually a good thing for this player (maturity). He's a guy that Melo respects. He will make things better for KP/Rolo and get them easy looks and finishes... I think he really moves the needle and the upside to him playing well here is higher than any other FA we could land sans Durant.

I agree all the way. I wanted him last off-season, but I think it is way more likely now with Jeff Hornacek at coach with his PG friendly tactics, rather than Fisher, whom Rondo despised.

Remember that Fisher sniping at Rondo? That happened Feb 7th, Fisher was fired Feb 9th http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2614673-derek-fisher-responds-to-rajon-rondos-comments-on-triangle-offense

Not saying Fisher was fired because of sniping at Rondo, but I think it may have been a part of Phil's feelings that he wasn't right for the job.

It'd be kind of ironic if Phil signed Rondo five months after firing Fisher, given the exchange Fish and Rondo had in February. Rondo also changed his tune on the Triangle after Fisher was fired.

I could really see it. He and Melo supposedly wanted to team up in 2013 or 2014 as well. Now could be the time.

Nalod wrote:Part of Rondo's problem is he does not really get other people.
This is really no secret.
Even his quote is telling. I mean, he is dissing his team. one way to not make friends is to do stuff like this.
Sure he might be brutally honest, but there is a time and place and its been a problem for him.

Not to mention that we don't have the type of leadership necessary to corrall him. The only way I'd bring him abroad is if it came with a massive discount and if we knew that CP3 might be disgruntled in LAC. The one guy who'd take a flier on Rondo is Doc Rivers, so I could see how all this could coalesce into a midseason trade before CP3 would hit the market.

Nalod wrote:Part of Rondo's problem is he does not really get other people.
This is really no secret.
Even his quote is telling. I mean, he is dissing his team. one way to not make friends is to do stuff like this.
Sure he might be brutally honest, but there is a time and place and its been a problem for him.

NardDogNation wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

NardDogNation wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Yeah, I could see it. Hope he gets a chance to see KP work out.

best passer and court vision in the NBA. I understand the downside and issues. He will turn 31 next year at the trade deadline and I think that's actually a good thing for this player (maturity). He's a guy that Melo respects. He will make things better for KP/Rolo and get them easy looks and finishes... I think he really moves the needle and the upside to him playing well here is higher than any other FA we could land sans Durant.

What is the appeal of him over a Mike Conley Jr.?

He'd be cheaper, potentially fewer health issues, and he may actually be leaving his team. I doubt Conley leaves Memphis.

With the cap exploding, should "cheaper" mean as much as it once did? What could we use those savings on that would justify picking the inferior player?

I use to like Rondo but there simply has been too much that has gone on with him to make me stake my franchise's future on his ability to perform. When you combine that with his inability to shoot, he becomes an easy pass for me. I throw the max at Conley and see if a franchise that has been cheap, matches. If they do, we need to consider holding out for CP3 in 2017.

The only thing I really hate about Rondo's game is his FT% is still abysmal. He would be only of the only Knicks who shoot that poorly.

CrushAlot wrote:

Nalod wrote:Part of Rondo's problem is he does not really get other people.
This is really no secret.
Even his quote is telling. I mean, he is dissing his team. one way to not make friends is to do stuff like this.
Sure he might be brutally honest, but there is a time and place and its been a problem for him.

That was his rep as a young guy. You would hope that he has matured. His comments about what he wants in a team and teammates were positive.

No, he just said they don't work hard. People with borderline personality disorders don't consider the impact of statements.
He quote was current. Its not immaturity, its who he is.
Im not disputing his talent.
BTW, his shooting % is high because he penetrates effectively and shoots close to the basket.

fishmike wrote:

NardDogNation wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

NardDogNation wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Yeah, I could see it. Hope he gets a chance to see KP work out.

best passer and court vision in the NBA. I understand the downside and issues. He will turn 31 next year at the trade deadline and I think that's actually a good thing for this player (maturity). He's a guy that Melo respects. He will make things better for KP/Rolo and get them easy looks and finishes... I think he really moves the needle and the upside to him playing well here is higher than any other FA we could land sans Durant.

What is the appeal of him over a Mike Conley Jr.?

He'd be cheaper, potentially fewer health issues, and he may actually be leaving his team. I doubt Conley leaves Memphis.

With the cap exploding, should "cheaper" mean as much as it once did? What could we use those savings on that would justify picking the inferior player?

I use to like Rondo but there simply has been too much that has gone on with him to make me stake my franchise's future on his ability to perform. When you combine that with his inability to shoot, he becomes an easy pass for me. I throw the max at Conley and see if a franchise that has been cheap, matches. If they do, we need to consider holding out for CP3 in 2017.

Rondo shot 45% last year. Conley shot 42%. Both shot 36% from 3. The notion that Rondo cant shoot at all is way over blown.

The only thing I really hate about Rondo's game is his FT% is still abysmal. He would be only of the only Knicks who shoot that poorly.

But that's one season fishmike. I'm not sure the sample size is enough to say that he can now shoot the ball with any regularity. And his struggles at the free throw line only compound my suspicions. Like I said, I use to be a big fan of Rondo's but the Kings are his 2nd go-round with a team that was filled with drama and resulted in a .500 or worse record despite having talent on his roster. If I brought him in, I wouldn't consider it a building block....just a placeholder for someone else.