Back to Beantown for Rondo

In a somewhat surprising development, Rajon Rondo has withdrawn his name from Team USA. All signs had been pointing to the last spot on the roster coming down to Eric Gordon, Stephen Curry, or Eric Gordon. I had noted over the weekend that I assumed Rondo was a lock along with Derrick Rose and Chauncey Billups. As much as I thought this team didn't need Kevin Love, of all the six PGs they were planning on keeping, I'm definitely not sad at all to see Rondo go. It will be interesting if more information becomes available regarding an injury, a falling out with the coaching staff or some other reason for this premature withdrawal. Team USA plays in Athens against Greece tomorrow at noon on ESPN, and the last cut was going to be made tomorrow night after that game. Interesting timing to say the least for Rondo's decision.