Boston Celtics: 2 free agents to replace Brad Wanamaker if he leaves

Brad Wanamaker replacement No. 1) Rajon Rondo

Make no mistake about it folks, the Houdini absolutely loves the talent that is Rajon Rondo. Despite his ripe NBA age of 34, the point guard is still proving capable of providing substantial efforts off the pine for his respective ball club.

Through 48 games played, Rondo posted solid per-game averages of 7.1 points, five assists, three rebounds, and just shy of a steal per game on 42 percent shooting from the floor. In this year’s postseason, however, the veteran baller is showing that, despite his wear-and-tear over the past 14 seasons, he still knows how to put his best foot forward when it matters most, hence why he’s been bestowed the nickname “Playoff-Rondo.”

In 12 games, the former All-Star is boasting 9.5 points, 7.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.2 steals on an impressive 49 percent shooting from the floor and 45 percent shooting from deep.

Not only would his statistical efforts be welcomed to the Boston Celtics with open arms, but so too would his leadership skills and his ability to run an offense when Walker is found on the bench.

With a young core like Boston’s, it was evident they could have used that savvy/ experienced veteran during their Eastern Conference Finals series to hold them in check.

During their final round of the playoffs, the shamrocks seemed to gravitate more to an isolation-centric style of offense, which played a massive part in their downfall — just re-watch the final half of Game 6 and, essentially, all their double-digit lead collapses.

The team found the most offensive success when executing fluid ball movement and finding the open man for a swift look at a score.

Boston Celtics fans know first hand the wonders that are Rondo’s facilitation skills — averages 8.3 assists per game for his career — and, at this point, should realize why someone of his ilk could have seriously helped this team down the stretch.

On the verge of attaining his second NBA Championship, the future Hall of Famer could wind up taking the nostalgia route and bringing his final years of his career to where it all began.

Still referring to Boston as “home”, the veteran point guard could easily be enticed to bring his talents back to Beantown in an effort to have that storybook ending so many players dream of having in the twilight years of their playing days.