Comparing Rajon Rondo to the Best Boston Celtics PGs of All Time

Rajon Rondo is an incredibly impressive point guard, but the Boston Celtics have had a history of success at the position long before his arrival.

What he's been able to do so far in his short career has been fun to watch, but it's important to remember that the Celtics have been blessed to enjoy great success at the position throughout the decades.

We're here to look at where he ranks in terms of those who have contributed mightily to the team. There is plenty of time for him to move up this list with continued success in the postseason.

6. Dennis Johnson

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Johnson doesn't get talked about as often as he should, but his stingy defense was essential in Boston finding success during his tenure.

Larry Bird regularly heaped praise on Johnson, and that is a pretty solid indicator of just how important Johnson was to what the Celtics did.

He may not have been as flashy as some others who wore the green and white, but Johnson certainly served a very distinct purpose for Boston.

5. Tiny Archibald

Archibald only spent part of his career with the Celtics, but those were some very impressive seasons with the team.

He was the 1981 All-Star Game MVP, the same year that Boston won it all, putting a rough start to his career in Boston in the rear-view mirror.

If he had spent more of his playing days with the team he'd be higher here, but his contributions should definitely be valued.

4. Rajon Rondo

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Rondo's placement on this list is going to draw some criticism, but it's important to remember that he's still very young and has a lot left to do in his career.

An assist machine and someone who possesses elite court vision, Rondo's jump shot has been a work in progress ever since he got into the NBA.

There is a lot to like about Rondo's game and what he brings to the fold, but he's going to have to really stand out going forward to move up on the list.

3. K.C. Jones

Like Johnson, it's a shame that K.C. Jones' name doesn't get brought up more often when discussing the historical Boston teams.

When both Jones and Bill Russell were on the floor together, there wasn't much that the opposing defense could do to stop them.

An eight-time NBA champion as a player, Jones' No. 25 is rightfully retired by the team.

2. Jo Jo White

K.C. Jones is someone who will never get the credit that he rightfully deserves in basketball history, but this guy was integral to what the Celtics did.

A two-time NBA champion and the 1976 Finals MVP, White made the All-Star team a whopping seven times before Boston ultimately traded him to Golden State.

He made the transition from the post-Bill Russell era an easier one to digest, as he, Dave Cowens and John Havlicek really played some outstanding basketball.

1. Bob Cousy

It just doesn't get any better than Mr. Bob Cousy.

Cooz was unlike many of his contemporaries at the position, and his statistics are just downright gaudy.

A six-time NBA champion, 13-time All-Star and a member of the 50 greatest players to ever play the game, Cousy's place in Celtics history is an extremely special one.

Cousy was way ahead of his time in terms of what he could do on the court. He was absolutely electrifying with the basketball in his hands.