When I tuned into NBA TV yesterday to watch Team USA battle Spain in an exhibition game, I was a little perplexed when it was announced that[B] former UK star Rajon Rondo was being rested[/B] and would not play in the game.
Theories and speculation began almost immediately as to why Rondo was being held out of the lineup.
[B]The common (and valid) theories included:[/B]
– Rondo is in Coach K’s “doghouse” and is in danger of being the last man cut from the roster
– Coach K needed to get a better look at the other guards as he will be cutting one of them
– Team USA did not want to show its “full deck” of cards prior to the World Championships
[B]The worst, or best depending on how you look at it, theory from Twitter:[/B]
“Coach K hates Kentucky!” (user anonymous for his/her protection)
Late yesterday, the question was answered on Twitter by Chris Forsberg, who passed along a quote from Coach K:
[COLOR=#033d21][B]Coach K on Rondo’s DNP (and Granger’s):[/B] “Those are two veterans and young guys haven’t had a chance to start… so before we select our 12 we needed to give everyone a look.” [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#033d21]So, there you have it…Rajon Rondo appears to be the team’s first option at point guard and is not in danger of being cut. [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#033d21]The United States returns to action Wednesday at Noon in a battle against Greece.[/COLOR]
