Rajon Rondo has been in The Moment a handful of times before.

You need look no further than last year's epic series against upstart Chicago for the proof in numbers.

But the truth is far from just the applicable 29/18/13.

And the truth is this:

The Boston Celtics are now Rajon Rondo's team.

Bounce in the ailing trio of decorated veteran teammates. Lob up the "Big 3 + 1" ideology. Then get out a poster board and a Sharpie and write a new sign.

Paul Pierce may still be the elbow-extended game-winning shot taker. But he doesn't even sniff that winning line without Rondo playing like his upside-down headband is on fire.

Need to push the pace and rev up your stagnant offense? Give Rondo the keys. Prepare for teardrops - or the unexpected behind-the-back drop off milliseconds ahead of another chase down from LeBron.

Need a put-back in the waning moments with the game still on the line? Check inside. The spindly 6'1" point guard has position on everyone.

Everything in between is a microcosm of Rondo's steady emergence. Call him a late-bloomer. Bust his chops about his still-inconsistent jump shot.

But if you're suiting up for Cleveland in Game 5, don’t give Rondo a glimpse of The Moment. He might just triple-double you to the brink of elimination.