28 reasons why Rajon Rondo is the future of the Celtics franchise

Rajon Rondo turns 28 today.  The trade deadline has passed, which puts him one step closer to some level of security and an end to the trade rumors.

So pardon us while we channel our inner Buzzfeed and give you 28 reasons why, on Rajon Rondo’s birthday, that #9 is an integral part of this franchise’s future.

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2:

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeeworHGLBU]

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE-R590qk40]

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pTyYljMwxw]

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI3vIFWC8tc]

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10:

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IFpoovv-VI]

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CmSukTWQ7k]

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCAqS2qUHto]

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80EVb7HNa6o]

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyYgNnwKZVs]

20:

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TKXHKmvOho]

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e4BwXZcj0o]

22:

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ2OuruLGiA]

23:

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR7RA1VzTqQ]

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6gddNWHNvk]

25:

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQoeGTv64j0]

26:

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPZnGf2X-pw]

27:

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKEOrHeN1IY]

 

28:
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FbluDudw6g]

We could have kept going, and there were plenty that we left off.  Share your favorite Rondo moment not on the list in the comments.