Posted By Lynn Worthy, Sun Staff
The Boston Celtics officially announced a multi-year contract extension for point guard Rajon Rondo tonight. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Rondo, a 6'1" guard, is second in the NBA in assists per game (11.8) through four games this season. The former Kentucky Wildcat is also leading the NBA in steals (10). Rondo was selected to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team last season.
Last spring, Rondo became the second Celtic to post three triple-doubles in a postseason joining Larry Bird when he posted three during the 1985-86 postseason. During the 2009 postseason, Rondo averaged 16.9 points, 9.7 rebounds and 9.8 assists in 41.2 minutes per game.
"I would like to thank the Celtics ownership, Danny Ainge, Doc Rivers, my teammates and the Celtics organization for all of their support over the years," Rondo said in a statement released by the team. "I would also like to thank my family, friends and fans. I'm ready to do everything I can to bring banner 18 to Boston."
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