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The Chirp: Rondo Trade Edition

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This is your Rajon Rondo Trade edition of The Chirp, your all-inclusive look at the best observations that athletes have recently shared on social media.

The Boston Celtics traded Rondo to the Dallas Mavericks Thursday, along with forward Dwight Powell, in return for Brandan Wright, Jae Crowder, Jameer Nelson and a pair of draft picks (a conditional 2015 first-round pick and a 2016 second-round pick).

Athletes around the NBA and more weigh in:


NFL offensive lineman Wade Smith loves it:

Cowboys safetyC.J. Spillman on reppin’ Louisville in Texas:

Chargers cornerbackBrandon Flowerscan’t wait:

Cowboys wide receiverDez Bryanton chasing a title:

Mavericks forwardChandler Parsonswith hellos and goodbyes:

NBA legendMagic Johnsonon how Rondo fits in Dallas:

Former NBA playerChris Webberhas just one word:

Former NBA playerChris Tafton the point guard situation out west:

Rondo to Dallas great move and I can’t wait to see Rondo vs CP3 and Westbrook 4 times a year now and more if they meet in playoffs.

- Chris Taft (@BlessedTaft) December 18, 2

And I Believe Rondo defense can put a lot of pressure on Tony Parker.

- Chris Taft (@BlessedTaft) December 18, 2

West coast is even more INSANE now @Cwilk_32 Rondoooooooooooooooo

- Chris Taft (@BlessedTaft) December 18, 2

Rondo vs CP3, Westbrook, Curry, Lillard, Conley, Eric Bledsoe. I love the NBA

- Chris Taft (@BlessedTaft) December 18, 2

Former NBA playerJalen Roseon the true impact on the Mavericks:

SMU wide receiverDeion Sanders Jr.sums it up:

Former MavericksJameer Nelson,Jae Crowder, andBrandan Wrightshowing love:

And finally, new Mavericks point guardRajon Rondoon the trade:

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