Why did Rondo ignore the fans on the sidelines and shout at Cousins to defend the air?

Rondo ignored the strong shouts from the fans on the sidelines to defend the air because he saw through the opponent's tactical arrangement. Rondo is known as Coach Rondo, Rondo is the best playmaker or organizational guard in NBA league history, he is the brain of the team, is the core of command on the field, his tactical command ability is no less than that of some team head coaches, the Kings vs. Hawks game fully showed that Rondo is playing with his head, he has a high basketball IQ, and can see through the opponent's strategic and tactical arrangements. The game between the Kings and the Hawks can be said to be rookies pecking each other, and the two sides left the suspense of the game until the last minute, and the Hawks and Kings only had a three-point gap of three points, and only one three-pointer could equalize the game and drag the game into overtime.

Rondo had already seen everything on the court, and he asked Cousins to stand on the baseline and defend the air. At that time, there was no offensive player in that position, but the opponent's tactics were exactly the same as Rondo imagined, Salmipu ran from the arc to the baseline to take over the last key three-pointer, Cousins had already stood in the defensive position, and the opposing player did not find a suitable opportunity to shoot to the other side of the three-point line, Horford hurriedly received the ball, and in desperation, he could only throw this three-point shot by himself, a gorgeous arc, the ball fell firmly in Cousins's hands and did not touch the basket, The game ended in a victory for the Kings, and it was a game that showcased Rondo's tactical ability.

Rondo, a veteran in his 30s, is also running for a championship this season with the Lakers, hoping to add another championship to his career. Despite his age, he plays a vital role in the whole team, James is rested, and Rondo comes on as a substitute to sort out the entire team's offense and defense.

Looking at the entire Lakers team, only Rondo can replace James' place now. He's an indispensable piece of the championship puzzle for the Lakers to win a championship, and any team wants to have that kind of player.

Because Rondo knew that the opponent was going to shoot a three-pointer from the bottom corner, he let Cousins get in the position early.

Rondo's ball quotient is high, because the opponent's tactic at that time was three points in the bottom corner, and Rondo was able to predict the opponent's tactics, so let Cousins defend the air, which shows the high ball quotient.

When the Clippers gave Lowe and two second-round picks to the Hawks in exchange for Rondo, many Clippers fans despaired. You must know that this season, Rondo's efficiency has been low to the lowest since his debut. Can such a Rondo still help the Clippers?

Is this gamble worth it? Whether it's worth it or not, it's up to Rondo to respond, and Rondo has already given the answer in the Clippers-Pistons game.

On April 15, the Clippers played the Pistons, and there was a very interesting scene in the game. In one offense and defense, the Clippers player is knocked out. As the player gets ready, Rondo makes a gesture for him to sit where he is and wait.

Then instead of opting to pull up his teammates, Rondo asked Kazens, who had just joined the Clippers, to pull up his teammates. Although Cousins was a little forced by Rondo's sudden decision, he would still defend himself against the air, let alone pull himself up.

Why did Rondo do this? As the saying goes, pulling up teammates is a small gesture, but it's also an important way to show the teamwork of a player. When James and Rondo were still with the Lakers, they made it clear to everyone that if you fall, wait on the spot, and your teammates will pull you up.

This also allows us to see that Kuzma, who fell during the game, stood up and was reprimanded by Rondo, and quickly lay back on the ground and waited for his teammates to pull him up. One team, one cohesion, that's why Rondo does it. Of course, Rondo also wants his cousins to integrate into this Clippers team sooner.

Is the Clippers' bet worth it? On the pitch, Rondo never disappoints. In just five games, Rondo set a new record for the Clippers.

For example, in the last two games, the Clippers have handed in 35 assists and 34 assists respectively. You know, the last time the Clippers did this was in 1993, and it was Rondo who brought such good chemistry to the Clippers. In these two games, Rondo played a total of 39 minutes.

There is no problem with Rondo's performance on the court, but there is one problem that still causes headaches for Clippers fans, and that is Rondo's stinging attributes. However, from now on, Rondo is not just peaceful, but also the protagonist brother who drives the harmonious atmosphere in the Clippers' locker room. Rondo does not have a thorn attribute and can sort out the Clippers' offense and defense, and it is worth betting on by the Clippers.

Rondo's presence freed Leonard and George, both on the court and in the locker room, and it must be said that the Clippers were right to bet on it.

Rondo's basketball IQ is very high, and he wants Cousins to integrate quickly into the team and build better relationships with his teammates, although he is no longer young, but he is more experienced.

Because Rondo is a very experienced player, if he deliberately falls to the ground for a long time, the opposing player will kick off immediately, and it will be difficult to return to defense, and if he deliberately does not get up, he will also receive a technical foul.