Rajon Rondo has been a vital cog for the Kings so far, but head coach George Karl may have to find someone to step up for the veteran guard, at least for one game.
That game will be on Tuesday against the Rockets where Rondo will be serving out his one-game suspension for hurling “derogatory and offensive terms" toward game officials, as well as failing to leave the court in a timely manner after being ejected according to a report via ESPN.
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The incident occurred in the Kings' loss against the Celtics last Thursday at the Mexico City Arena.
It appeared that Rondo was arguing a call with game official Bill Kennedy at the 6:30 mark of the third quarter and drew a first technical. But Rondo continued to plead his case and which resulted in a second technical.
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Curiously, the NBA has been known to mete out penalties immediately so the delay in the announcement of the suspension comes as a bit of a surprise. The development comes as a big blow to the Kings and Rondo, who has been having a marvelous season so far.
He is leading the league in assists with 11 dimes per game to go with 12.6 points and 6.9 rebounds.
With Rondo out against the Rockets, Karl will turn to Darren Collison to quarterback for the Kings against the Rockets at the Sleep Train Arena, per the Sacramento Bee.
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