Theres an old leadership adage that one should criticize in private and praise in public, and its one that. Rajon rondo is a famous american basketball player, who was born on february 22, 1986. As much as ray allens new book is about his rise to basketball. Mar 12, 2018 the sporting news got a peak at ray allens upcoming book and you might want so sit down for this it reveals allen didnt get along great with the celtics, specifically wait for it rajon rondo. He signed as a point guard for the new orleans pelicans of the national basketball a. In another draftday deal, the celtics acquired sebastian telfair from the portland. Inside the busiest season of trades in celtics history. Rajon rondo celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous quotes. His mother, a very determined woman, toiled hard to raise the children singlehandedly. He was subsequently traded to the celtics, where he played a supporting role during. Rajon pierre rondo born february 22, 1986 is an american professional basketball player for. Rajon rondo biography childhood, life achievements.
Pelicans floor general rajon rondo both a student and. Ray allen responds to the backlash surrounding his new book. Ray allens new book sheds light on celtics drama, intense battles with rajon rondo. One of the biggest questions revolves around newly signed point guard rajon rondo. The future of rajon rondo was the top storyline for the franchise as the 28yearold point guard entered a contract year for a rebuilding squad. Allen said the season that followed, my last under contract, was the.
The boston celtics are in the process of finalizing a deal to send rajon rondo to the dallas mavericks, according to league sources. The former celtics guard whose book, from the outside. Spears of the undefeated, the team has agreed to terms with freeagent point guard rajon rondo. Larry bird, rajon rondo tripledoubles and young cs on rise tacko fall reading a childrens book to enes kanter is the best video youll watch today celtics talk podcast. As the new orleans pelicans march towards their most important season in franchise history, many questions remain. Markelle fultz should take a page out of rajon rondos. Rajon rondos latest chicago bulls comments should be the end. Rajon rondo booking agent, manager, and publicist contact info. My journey through life and the game i love, allen wrote that he chose to leave the celtics prior to the 2012 season because their contract offer was lower. Rajon pierre rondo, from louisville, played at kentucky for 2 seasons before being drafted by the suns and traded to the celtics. Ray allen addresses roots of problems with kevin garnett, rajon rondo, celtics in new book ray allen explained some of the details that helped lead to. Rajon rondo is one of the most polarizing players in the nba.
His father left the family when rajon was just seven years old, leaving his mother to fend for herself and the children. During a dark time of the big three era, prior to the start of the 201112 season, the boston celtics considered trading their problem child of a. Pelicans, rajon rondo working toward oneyear contract. Rajon rondo, paul pierce, kevin garnett, and even glen davis have been vocal in the past about how allens decision to sign with the lebron jamesled heat, one of the celtics biggest rivals. Despite sometimes antagonizing his trainers, rondo proved an intelligent and talented basketball player in high school and faculty. Pelicans, rajon rondo agree to contract new orleans. Read on your pc, mac, smart phone, tablet or kindle device. He signed his first contract with the celtics and was part of their title team in 2008. Pelicans star forward demarcus cousins was reportedly heavily involved in. The new orleans pelicans have reportedly agreed to a deal with 11year veteran point guard rajon rondo. On may, the team hired frank vogel as their new head coach and jason kidd.
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Rondo said he wanted to talk to allen mantoman, and suggested the continued animus was a result of the celtics not wanting allen in the reunion. After this latest bit of drama, the chicago bulls clearly have no use for rajon rondo the clock is almost certainly ticking on the end of rondos time with yet another franchise. Markelle fultz should take a page out of rajon rondos book scottie pippen the jump nba on espn. Oct 30, 2007 the boston celtics exercised their team option to extend the contract of rajon rondo. The celtics would need to enter full tank mode, struggling to win games early in the season and. Unauthorized biography, boston celtics, university of kentucky, nba books. His celtics came up just short against the lakers in the nba finals, but rondos overall playoff. He is projected to be the 103rd bestpaid guard next year. He suggested allen must be hurting financially or mentally, and that he just wanted attention. See more ideas about boston celtics, nba and celtic pride. Rondo played two years of college basketball for the kentucky wildcats before he was drafted 21st overall by the phoenix suns in the 2006 nba draft. Dwyane wade and jimmy butler are wrong for what they did. Posted on march 24, 2020 jim davisthe boston globe via getty images.
Mar 08, 2019 jj redick is joined by chris paul to discuss his oncourt altercation with rajon rondo earlier this year 03. Mar 12, 2018 ray allen addresses roots of problems with kevin garnett, rajon rondo, celtics in new book ray allen explained some of the details that helped lead to his exit in boston in his new book. He can pass as well as anyone and is a phenomenal rebounder for a point guard. The sporting news got a peak at ray allens upcoming book and you might want so sit down for this it reveals allen didnt get along great with the celtics, specifically wait for it. Rajon rondo fantasy basketball news, rankings, projections. This season, rondo figures to take a back seat to lebron james, who is set to. Sep 05, 2018 rajon rondo, paul pierce, kevin garnett, and even glen davis have been vocal in the past about how allens decision to sign with the lebron jamesled heat, one of the celtics biggest rivals. Jennings contract in order for a jenningsforrondo swap to work, many stars would need to align. He led the boston celtics to the nba championship in 2008, and cemented his spot among the games greatest point guards in ensuing seasons. His celtics came up just short against the lakers in the nba finals, but rondo s overall playoff. It wasnt so long ago that rajon rondo was on top of the world. Chris paul on the rondo skirmish, happiness in the nba. Rajon rondo responds to ray allen book excerpts rondo says hes moved on, so hes wondering why his name keeps surfacing.
Rajon rondo is an american professional basketball player who led the boston celtics to the nba championship in 2008. According to the elias sports bureau, rondo is the only player in nba history with 44 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds in a playoff game. Markelle fultz should take a page out of rajon rondos book. Pelicans star forward demarcus cousins was reportedly heavily involved in what went as a pretty quiet signing. Sb nation ray allen and rajon rondo went from brothers. Rondos battles with the lakers as a member of the celtics are ancient history, he said. Free agent, player, team, or early termination option. Spears interesting predraft lunch with jaylen brown nba rumors. Ray allens new book sheds light on celtics drama, intense battles. Mar 29, 2018 ray allen seems to be doing just fine. Rajon rondo 17 points, 14 rebounds, 12 assists records one of his 10 career playoff tripledoubles in a 9084 overtime win over the hawks. Ray allen wont enter hof with 1 team, doesnt talk to.
Theres no reason for any team to employ rajon rondo at this point. Rajon rondo contact information name, email address, phone number. The celtics would need to enter full tank mode, struggling to. Swipes five versus boston 02232020 rondo recorded four points 12 fg, 01 3pt, 24 ft, five assists, five steals and one rebound in 22 minutes during sundays 114112. Rondo has posttraumatic stress from playing the heat and tries to avoid the nonexistent block from behind. A brief history of the big 3era celtics beef that just. Rajon rondo, pelicans sign oneyear contract sports. The inspirational story of basketball superstar rajon rondo. Rajon rondo celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous. Rajon rondo donates books, reading space to academy. My journey through life and the game i love, allen wrote that he chose to leave the celtics prior to the 2012. Reggie lewis racks up 26 points, seven rebounds and five assists to lead the celtics to a 10498 win over the cavs in game 2 of the east semifinals. Rajon pierre rondo was born on february 22, 1986 in louisville, kentucky.
If theres no covid19 vaccine, nba may bar fans into next season enes kanter show podcast. Jul 3, 2006 rajon rondo signed a multiyear contract with the boston celtics. Rajon rondo contact info booking agent, manager, publicist. Dec 18, 2014 the boston celtics are in the process of finalizing a deal to send rajon rondo to the dallas mavericks, according to league sources. Rajon rondo signs contract, says he expects lebron james, lakers. Wdrb a special project lured an nba star back home to louisville. Oct 01, 2019 markelle fultz should take a page out of rajon rondos book scottie pippen the jump nba on espn. Rajon rondo was born on february 22, 1986, in louisville, kentucky. Jj redick is joined by chris paul to discuss his oncourt altercation with rajon rondo earlier this year 03. Rajon rondo has been considered by some to be the best point guard in the nba.
Ray allen wont enter hof with 1 team, doesnt talk to kevin. His mother, a very determined woman, toiled hard to. And cp3 to my knowledge hasnt spit in another mans face so thats gonna put him one above rondo in my book. Rajon rondo called out wade and butler and hes right. Rondo, 31, led the chicago bulls to a 20 series lead against the boston celtics in the first round of the playoffs before fracturing his right thumb.