Rajon Rondo is attempting to salvage his career in Sacramento, and . . . well, so far so good.
From CSN Bay Area:
"There is a new sheriff in town and his name is Rajon Rondo. It’s startling to see how quickly the 29-year-old four-time All-Star has assimilated to his new digs in Sacramento. He will open the season as the Kings starting point guard . . .
"The Kings have long been known for their dysfunctional culture, but Vlade Divac brought in proven leaders with championship pedigree to help bring the team along. The transformation isn’t complete, but the there is a new feel in the locker room.
" 'I think we have a positive vibe,' Rondo said. 'A lot of guys are pretty positive people. A lot of them are quiet as well, but for the most part, we continue to encourage each other and play for one another.'
"Outside of his passing ability, Rondo is known for his incessant chatter. His mouth is continuously moving while he runs his team on the floor and it doesn’t stop when he’s off either. It’s a trait that he owns. You need a vocal leader on the floor and the Kings found one of the best.
" 'I talk the most on the team, by far,' Rondo said. 'But I try to make it contagious, try to talk positive.' "