LeBrondo

Word on the street is, the Cleveland Cavaliers are going to put LeBron James on Rajon Rondo tonight in Game 5 against the Celtics. While I have no particular rooting interest in this series, or game, I’m interested in this potential matchup.

Rondo has been the Celtics best player during the playoffs (and he probably cracked the top three during the regular season). And after he torched the Cavs for 29 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists in Game 4, Cleveland, it seems, saw it fit to defend Rondo with its best player, James.

Being seven inches and 70 pounds bigger, we wouldn’t normally see James guarding another team’s point guard, which is why this is so intriguing. Seeing two completely different players (at least size-wise) go head-to-head is cool. It’s like when you were a kid and asked your dad, “Who would win in a fight between Superman and a T-Rex?”

Only this is like, “Who would win a basketball game between the Incredible Hulk and Wolverine?”

Obviously the superhero comparison isn’t perfect. James isn’t quite as big as the Hulk, but he is astonishingly quick and agile for his size. Rondo isn’t as jacked as Wolverine, but he’s apparently unbreakable.

I’m sure there are some true comic book nerds out there who could come up with more fitting superheroes to represent each player.
(I'm only a fan of the movies, not the comics.)

But regardless, this could be fun to watch.