Realizing Rondo has major influence on the younger players, Rivers asked him to give Von Wafer a pep talk before Wafer was summoned with 1:04 left in the third quarter. Wafer sparkled, playing good defense and making a key layup.
“The one thing I love about Rondo when he’s sitting on the bench is he’s really involved in the game,’’ Rivers said. “He’s not sitting on the bench to look nice in a suit and tie. He’s really watching the game and trying to help guys on the bench. I went to Rondo and said, ‘We’re about to put Von Wafer in the game, go talk to him, make sure he’s ready.’ He came in ready.’’ Globe
It's pretty cool that Rondo at 24 is asked to be put in that position. He has grown from a prick to a leader in front of our eyes. Part of the reason why this is also really cool to hear as a Celtics fan is that we get this leadership past the big 3. KG, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen will not be walking through that door but Rondo will. And so that gives me the confidence that down the line we will have a guy who isn't afraid to put someone in their place in 3 or 4 years.
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