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Basketball Legend Rajon Rondo Announces Retirement: Reflecting on His Storied Career with Celtics and Lakers

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Rajon Rondo, 38 years old and nearing the conclusion of his stellar basketball career, has formally announced his retirement. 

The veteran point guard made the announcement on ‘All the Smoke’, a podcast hosted by former NBA players Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson.

Rajon Rondo’s Championship Legacy With Celtics & Lakers

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LOUISVILLE, KY – OCTOBER 22: NBA All-Star and Champion Rajon Rondo during a college football game between the Pittsburgh Panthers and Louisville Cardinals on October 22, 2022 at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.

Rondo departs a history that includes championship wins with the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. 

He joins an unusual club as the second player, after Clyde Lovellete, to earn rings from both franchises.

His important contribution in the Celtics’ 2008 victory, alongside Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen, cemented his place as a key contributor to the legendary ‘Big Three’ era.

Similarly, his key role in the Lakers’ 2020 championship run alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis demonstrated his lasting impact on the court.

Rondo’s career covered several teams, but he will be eternally associated with the Boston Celtics.

Rondo was drafted by the Suns in 2006 and promptly moved to Boston, where he spent the majority of his NBA career (eight and a half seasons).

During his career in Boston, Rondo received four All-Star selections, three assist titles, a steals title, and two NBA All-Defensive Team nominations.

Rondo: Vision, Defense, and Unique Physique

Rondo’s on-court abilities were typified by his extraordinary vision, defensive acumen, and distinctive physical characteristics.

Standing 1.85 meters tall, his 2.06-meter wingspan and exceptionally huge 24-centimeter hands offered severe difficulties to opponents, allowing him to impede passing lanes and orchestrate plays with pinpoint accuracy.

Following his time in Boston, Rondo traveled across the NBA, representing eight different teams over the course of eight seasons.

From the Dallas Mavericks to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Rondo’s basketball career demonstrated his versatility and resilience.

As Rajon Rondo leaves the floor, his impact on the game and long-term contributions to championship-winning teams will be cherished fondly by basketball fans all over the world.

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