Rose vs. Rondo debate needs to end

Rajon Rondo claims to be the best point guard in the league. Derrick  Rose said he should be the MVP this season. 

One says he’s the best point guard in the league, the other says he should be the MVP.

Rajon Rondo and Derrick Rose both make valid points. Rondo broke Bob Cousy’s assist record in the first month of the season and Rose is ranked in the top 10 for points and assists.

While it’s early to tell who’s the MVP neither player is the best point guard in the league, that honor goes to Deron Williams. But which guard runs the Eastern Conference?

Rondo’s style of play is like Jason Kidd but faster. He rebounds, takes chances on defense and looks to pass first. Rose’s game is about getting to the hoop. He scores first, passes later. Rose is arguably the fastest player in the league. Try staying in front of Rose and he’ll burn you for a layup. Just ask Tyreke Evans.

While neither player are great shooters, Rose has improved his three-point shooting at 38 percent. Rondo still struggles with his jump shot and is shooting 41 percent from the free throw line. Defensively, Rondo is a better player. Rondo may aggravate Doc Rivers whenever he takes a swipe at opposing guards for a steal but he’s 3rd in the league in that category. For my money, I’d say Rondo is the best point guard in the East. He leads the league in assist and may be the most cerebral guard in the league. Besides not being a great shooter, he seems to always know where his other four teammates are on the court.

Rose looks to score first and set his guys up throughout the game. He’s also one of the top closers in the game.

Yeah, Rondo’s the best point in the East but just don’t take my word for it.