I've said this before, here, but I'll say it again with more brevity..
I know him very well. He's hung out at my house maybe 20 times, partied with him 50 times ..
Most people who know him don't like him. (I do.)
He's so incredibly focused, so intense, that he makes people uneasy. If he senses weakness, he addresses it (teammates). He is almost too driven, too ambitious, too much of a perfectionist.
At UK, then coach Tubby Smith hated that Rondo pushed the coach for more.. longer practices, more instruction, more one-on-one time .. it really was a tough relationship because Jonny expected more of his coach.
I guess what I am trying to say is that most people think he's a total *** .. but I must admit that I totally get him (I know..).
He gets along REALLY well with others that are driven to be the best, to win, and push themselves to the brink .. those that are less driven find him too over-bearing. I guess I'm saying he's an ***, but an *** for the right reasons. (and I know that's debatable)