Is Signing Carlos Arroyo a Good Move for Celtics?

If Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo had it his way, he'd probably play every minute of every game. That, of course, isn't the best of ideas, especially as the C's are likely going to start looking for opportunities to rest the young guard down the stretch to get ready for the playoffs.

His minutes won't be significantly cut, but you could argue that Rondo is the most valuable Celtic on the roster. So, you know the C's want to spare him when they can.

That, however, has been a problem since Rondo has emerged as one of the league's premier point guards.

Fans loved Eddie House, and for good reason. The backup one-guard came to play every night, and he hit countless big shots down the stretch in the Celtics' 2007-08 title run. But, he struggled when it came to ball-handling.

Enter Nate Robinson. The C's surprised many when they dealt House to the Knicks in exchange for Robinson. The rationale behind the deal was to get someone that could handle the ball better than House, and in turn, get Rondo some backup. It seemed like a good idea, until Robinson started jacking up 3-pointers just 6 seconds into the shot clock.

Delonte West seemed like a logical fit for the role, but he's been bothered by injuries all year.

So now, the Celtics turn to Carlos Arroyo. The team reportedly inked Arroyo to a deal on Saturday, and there's a chance he joins the team in Milwaukee on Sunday night.

Arroyo comes to Boston after just spending the entire season with Miami. When the Heat got the point guard help they sought in the form of Mike Bibby, then Arroyo became expendable. So, now, he becomes the latest in the long line of Rondo backups.

Arroyo, 31, won't be making any All-Star teams, and he probably won't steal many shows from Rondo and the Big Three. That said, he may be what the Celtics have been looking for.

Compared to the other backups the Celtics have gone with, he may be the most pure point guard. His numbers are nothing earth-shattering, but he's someone you would trust your offense with. He averages roughly 19 minutes per contest for his career, and only averages one turnover a game.

He's also shown a knack for the spotlight when called upon. Just ask the 2004 U.S. Olmypic team. In arguably the biggest game of his life, Arroyo helped Puerto Rico down the United States with a 25-point, seven-assist performance.

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