Celtics' Rondo might play in season opener
If nothing else, Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo is tough as nails.
Less than a month after suffering a broken hand, Rondo was on the court taking part in full-contact practices this week. What's more, he could conceivably play in the Celtics' season opener next Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets.
#Celtics G Rajon Rondo made it through today's full contact practice with no glitches or setbacks. Could potentially play Wed vs #nets.
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) October 24, 2014
The original prognosis on Rondo called for the star point guard to return in six-to-eight weeks.
The Celtics may choose to ease Rondo back into action by limiting his minutes, but he'll undoubtedly reclaim the starting point guard position. The Celtics have a number of options in Avery Bradley, Marcus Smart, Phil Pressey and even Evan Turner should they find themselves short on ball-handlers.
Rondo played 30 games last season while recovering from ACL surgery. He averaged 11.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game upon his return, though his shooting dipped to a career-low 40.3 percent from the field.