James Harden is the first player in NBA history to lead the league in turnovers for three consecutive seasons.
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Rondo spent a year and a half on the Celtics while Brad Stevens was head coach, and it looks like he still remembers the playbook.
“When we would play Boston back in the day, he would know all the plays,” Dwyane Wade said. “He messes up your first option and then he knows the second option. … We know we can go to him and ask anything. He’s watching film all the time.”
I was sitting close to the Celtics bench on Tuesday. The negativity was palpable. Players were bickering at each other; Thomas and Smart were arguing on the floor and in huddles; Smart flipped off someone in the crowd. Terry Rozier’s locker was recently moved away from Jae Crowder’s. I wasn’t able to confirm why, but it’s an odd adjustment to make so late in the season.
Bradley sees it too. “I don’t want to use this as an excuse, but it could have a lot to do with their leadership,” Bradley said. “You could see Rondo on the floor directing everybody around. We have to hold each other accountable and stay positive.”
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