Rondo says he'll be returning in the 2013-2014 season, and he's feeling great

Rajon Rondo is expected to return in December, and that could change also, nothing is set in stone when your returning form an ACL injury. Rondo sounded optimistic after Wednesday nights game against the Nets.

Rondo: "I'll be returning in the 2013-2014 season. I'm feeling great, working out every day." Rated leg 87%, "depending on how my day goes."

— Jessica Camerato (@JCameratoNBA) October 24, 2013

Rondo: I won't come back unless I know I'm myself again.

— Baxter Holmes (@BaxterHolmes) October 24, 2013

Rondo: "I just got fitted for my first brace, so I don't think contact will be too far from now."

— Baxter Holmes (@BaxterHolmes) October 24, 2013

I don't think anyone can question Rondo's work ethic, or his toughness. I think at this point for Rondo it's more mental then physical.

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