As usual, let's look at three players that look a little different than what we thought they'd be and ask: Is this sustainable? Or, if the pattern is bad: Is this reversible?
What's up?
Let's start with a next-level measurement. Before the season, Rondo was projected for 2.8 WARP this season by SCHOENE. He's currently on pace to put up 8.9. His preseason rank by forecast in that category was No. 119; he's at No. 41. So Rondo is playing much better than what could have been expected based on his recent seasons and preseason career path.