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For Rondo, It's About Dollars and Sense

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This Rajon Rondo, in particular, is worth every red cent. And so now that the Celtics reportedly have rewarded Rondo with a five-year contract extension worth in the neighborhood of $55 million, it is incumbent upon Rondo to continue earning his money.

The Celtics will not be the only ones far better off for it.

Rondo will be, too.

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