Rondo blew out his knee a few years ago and has never gotten his athleticism back.
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He may have lost weight and agonized about his decision, yet Wade does seem at peace with his choice and is looking forward to playing for his hometown Bulls. “I’m crying, bro. I mean, the Heat pretty much dead”, said one listener.
It’s nice to see the team not holding any grudges after Wade inked a two-year, $47 million deal with the Eastern Conference rival Bulls. But even if Wade opts in, that is not bad news for the Bulls, because Rondo – the link of this redundant three that I feel makes them the bad fit that they are – can be shown the door with no consequences. But our fans are just phenomenal – all the Heat Nation in the world.
Hey, I’m not feeling totally negative about the move.
Losing Dwyane Wade as a teammate hurts.
Even though Wade clearly had a connection with the Miami fans, the same may not be said for the team’s front office. Just by the way they embraced me. Together with Butler, they will form a Big 3 in Chicago. As noted by Wade, he made his decision based on what he thinks will be good for him and his family. Additionally, in order to sign Wade they had to trade newly acquired Jose Calderon and savvy veteran Mike Dunleavy in order to clear cap space.
No, there are only two things that will make Westbrook choose one team over another: money and the chance to get rings.
Wade will play with Rajon Rondo, Jimmy Butler, Robin Lopez, Nikola Mirotic, Doug McDermott, Bobby Portis and 2016 first-round draft pick Denzel Valentine in Chicago Bulls.
Meanwhile, the Bulls continue to sell this hope to you.
Wade went through a 15-win season in 2007-08 and led the league in scoring at 30.2 points per game in 2008-09.
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The Bulls officially announced Rondo’s signing Thursday. And look, that is what I’d like to believe too.
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Durant said his meeting with the Warriors’ brass last Friday in the Hamptons – a contingent that also included the Splash Brothers of MVP Stephen Curry and All-Star Klay Thompson – had a “great vibe throughout the whole day”.
