Rajon Rondo has to be considered one of the more well-known players in NBA history.
He won two titles with the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers while making four appearances in NBA All-Star Games.
This offseason, Rondo was spotted at Milwaukee Bucks training camp.
Per Baxter Holmes of ESPN, Rondo will also be one to spend time with the Bucks coaching staff this season.
Via Holmes: “NEWS: Rajon Rondo, eyeing an NBA coaching career, joins Bucks as a guest coach during camp. Doc Rivers told ESPN that Rondo will stay with the team this season in a yet-to-be-determined role. “You’ll see him a lot,” Rivers said. “That’s all I’ll say.””
Many fans reacted to the news.
@kianacoxphd: “This is one NBA player that I would love to see as a coach. His analysis of the game is next level.”
@tjsimms_: “Him not being on the Lakers staff already is crazy but he’ll be a head coach sooner than later”
@YHjugador11: “We are so lit man, we’ve got this genius Rondo on the staff giving the guys key pieces of knowledge now.”
@KennySpenceNBA: “Exactly what he needs to be doing.
Can’t let one of the highest IQs the game has ever seen go to waste just because he is no longer playing”
@MisterSnyder23: “I love this. Could totally see him as a college coach or an NBA head coach in a few years.”
@FroemelAndy: “Shocker. Most thought Rondo would be coaching the Lakers.”.
He played for the Lakers, Celtics, Kings, Mavs, Bulls, Pelicans, Cavs, Hawks and Clippers over the course of 16 seasons.
Published Oct 3, 2024|Updated Oct 3, 2024
BEN STINAR
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NBA Legend Rajon Rondo Sends Instagram Story Message To Damian Lillard
Rajon Rondo made a post to his Instagram story for Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard.
By Ben Stinar | Oct 3, 2024, 2:50 AM EDT
Nov 12, 2019; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (9) reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Milwaukee Bucks held media day on Monday, and they have now opened up training camp for the 2024-25 NBA season.
Rather than hold practices in Milwaukee, the team headed to California for training camp.
On Tuesday, NBA legend Rajon Rondo showed up to the team’s practice.
Rondo played seven seasons for Doc Rivers on the Boston Celtics.
He was an NBA All-Star in all four of his appearances under Rivers as his head coach.
Via The Bucks: “Guest coach Rajon Rondo at camp in Cali.”
Following the day, Damian Lillard posted the photo with Rondo to his Instagram story.
Rondo then reposted the photo with three emojis.
Rondo wrote: “????????????”
Rajon Rondo IG / October 2
This is a scene that fans love to witness since the two are considered among the best point guards in NBA history.
Rondo retired from his career with averages of 9.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 45.6% from the field in 957 games.
He won NBA Championships with the Celtics and Lakers.
Apr 11, 2012; Boston, MA, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Larry Drew (right) and Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers (left) watch as Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (9) drives the ball in the second half at the TD Banknorth Garden. The Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks 88-86 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images
As for Lillard, he enters his second season with the Bucks. The 12-year veteran spent his first 11 seasons in the league with the Portland Trail Blazers before being dealt to the Bucks ahead of the 2023 offseason. He concluded last season averaging 24.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 42.4% from the field and 35.4% from beyond the arc in 73 games.
Dec 23, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) brings the ball up court in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
The Bucks will play their opener Oct. 23 when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers.
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