NEW YORK — I slouch corrected: In the wake of Boston guard Rajon Rondo's 24-assist, triple double (10 points, 10 rebounds) against the Knicks on Friday, what better time to rectify something I'd written at least twice regarding then-Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni's involvement with the Kentucky guard's 2006 trade on draft night.
Contrary to my presentation, the Celtics had arranged for the Suns to choose Rondo at No. 21 and relieve owner Robert Sarver of Brian Grant's $2.1 million contract in the process, as well as give Phoenix a first-round choice (Cleveland's) the following year. I was under the mistaken impression D'Antoni had provoked the trade after Rondo's selection, saying he'd never play for him because he can't shoot.
In fact, the deal was set up during the draft, contingent on Rondo being there.