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Rajon Pierre Rondo (/ ˈ r ɑː ʒ ɒ n /; born February 22, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player. A point guard, Rondo played two years of college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats before being drafted 21st overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2006 NBA draft and subsequently traded to the Celtics in a draft-day trade.
Rajon Rondo announced on this week's "All That Smoke" podcast that he's done playing in the NBA. "I'd rather spend time with my kids," Rondo told hosts Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. Rondo, 38...
Rajon Rondo was picked 21st by the Phoenix Suns. His draft rights were later traded to the Boston Celtics. Kyle Lowry was picked 24th by the Memphis Grizzlies. Paul Millsap was picked 47th by the Utah Jazz.
Early years. Born in Caracas, Rondón's sporting idols growing up were Ronaldo and Michael Jordan. [4] He made his debut in the Venezuelan Primera División at the age of 17, appearing for Aragua FC against Carabobo FC on 8 October 2006; on 8 April of the following year he scored his first goals for the club, in a 2–2 draw against Caracas FC .
During the offseason, the Lakers re-signed guard Rajon Rondo, guard Alex Caruso, guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and center JaVale McGee.
If the Rockets are unwilling to sweeten deals with first-round draft compensation and Wall is unwilling to surrender significant salary in a buyout, he could be faced with the possibility of ...
Stevens had previously made US$395,000 plus benefits in base salary, a relatively low figure for a successful Division I head basketball coach. His total compensation for 2009–10 was estimated at US$750,000.
With 16 assists in Game 2 on June 8, Rajon Rondo had the most assists in a Finals game since Magic Johnson had 20 on June 20, 1991. [95] The Celtics recorded the 2nd best turnaround in Finals history in a game after halftime since the 1948 Finals after overcoming an 18-point deficit in Game 4 on June 12.
Rondo as a character-type (as distinct from the form) refers to music that is fast and vivacious – normally Allegro. Many classical rondos feature music of a popular or folk character. Music that has been designated as "rondo" normally subscribes to both the form and character.
The Celtics selected Kentucky point guard Rajon Rondo, who was to become a key piece in the team's revival. In the second round the Celtics added center Leon Powe . [103] The 2006–07 season was a gloomy one for the franchise, starting with the death of Red Auerbach at 89.