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VIDEO: Rondo throws perfect bounce pass, Villanueva flubs layup

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The play below is a perfect illustration of the Dallas Mavericks' trade-off in swapping Brandan Wright, Jae Crowder and a first-round pick to the Boston Celtics for Rajon Rondo.

Having Rondo is a great boon for the Mavericks' pass-happy offense - he's an All-Star, one of the best point guards in the NBA and a creative passer, as evidenced by this sweet bounce pass.

However, the trade meant the Mavs lost their backup center - Wright - which in turn thrust lesser players like Charlie Villanueva into more prominent roles. Swapping a 70 percent shooter for a 46 percent shooter is a notable drop-off, and leads the way to plays like this:

How To Ruin A Perfect Overhead 50ft Bounce Pass From Rondo By Charlie Villanueva

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