Like many rookies in their first game, Rondo was dazed for quite a while after coming off the bench.
Although he had played many games in high school and college and was very familiar with the content and flow of a basketball game, entering the NBA still left him unsure of what he should do for a moment.
However, compared to other rookies, 20-year-old Rondo was clearly more clear-headed.
After running with his teammates and opponents for a few turns, Rondo quickly understood his positioning on the court and knew what he should be doing.
Even though he was a Point Guard, he did not take primary control of organizing the offense, but acted as a secondary organizer, serving as a transit point that enhanced the flow of the half-court offense.
His main task was to feed the ball to either Ah Gan or Yao Ming. As for self-directed offense, knowing his shooting wasn't great, he didn't give up on moving, but instead actively ran to find gaps and opportunities.
