How Good Was PRIME Rajon Rondo Actually?

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Rajon Rondo is a very hard player to evaluate. Throughout his NBA career, he's had some amazing playoff performances and changed the game whenever he stepped onto the floor. But his stats aren't exactly super impressive, and fans who've never seen him in his prime have a hard time figuring out how good he really was. Hope you enjoy the video!
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[@AndyHoops]

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[@vinny_the_kidd]

I loved him.But he fμcked up my mavs 😢

[@davidbarton1806]

Rondo will always be a celtic ☘️ And made a lot of clutch shots He was a big game performer

[@henrydaniels7287]

This man will never get the credit he deserves. Arguably one of the smartest basketball IQs ever

[@jnguyen7639]

Why u look like ur about to write me poetry then ask me for a Newport after.

[@toxicmasculine77]

You know how it is, they gotta play nice or they'll be chastised. And this millenial's he's playing with cant deal with that

[@LilSakei]

Larry bird?

[@nuisance4real244]

Agreed

[@michaelnagy9025]

If it wasn't for his argumentative nature making him hit or miss with players/staff liking him (which honestly is possible to grow out of, especially after retiring) I could see him being an amazing coach

[@kkrstudios]

Hes one of the few point guards that you can call a true floor general

[@isaiah_toraw]

Mike Conley tooo

[@ninoy66]

Thats truee

[@SztkR72]

@Murky Cricket Lowry? Only this season... You should put John Wall or Chris Paul to this list

[@dongregoibarra6857]

Tony Parker too

[@cdgates1]

Isaiah Martinez Mike conley is a scrub

[@briando5993]

Rondo is back in the finals Oh and he shoots 3s now.

[@panzerpeace4203]

Game 2 he Play at his Prime .... See today

[@TheeBlackGuy]

bruh hes playing like his true self in game 6

[@rockzs74r]

@MUFC soccer is great but MANCHESTER UNITED IS THE BIGGEST JOKES.

[@lazydog5065]

@MUFC where the fuck did this football comment come from??

[@skippymoore7645]

@MUFC basketball takes more skill

[@pg2300]

I was obsessed with Boston Rondo, he was a BEAST

[@donp9144]

As a knick fan i was too. He was the pg to be feared more than any of his peers. I always would say if rondo had a consistent jumper then he truly would be UNGUARDABLE hell his whole team would be even more tough then it was back then.

[@deshaunjarvis4326]

My player was always a celtic lmao

[@teteskone41]

Even without a jumpshot.

[@jackhamilton3699]

Who’s here after Rondo played in important part in the Lakers winning the championship

[@mattdaskat2432]

Hell Yeahh Rondo’s been my favorite player ever man ☘️💜💛

[@merchantsmithimages]

🏆

[@harleyl4098]

La woulda won it without him tho

[@Plop2839]

@@harleyl4098 Nah bro, his impact was very clear on the court, he even came up in the clutch a few times. He was really the only thing keeping the Lakers afloat while Bron was on the bench.

[@adolfohernandez9572]

@@Plop2839 they were up against Miami by like 40 during halftime game 6 bruh I think they would have been fine without rondo

[@mattandrei199]

Rondo was entertaining as hell back in the day!

[@mattnorris7124]

Easily one of the most fun passers and slashers to watch as well. Dude he had so many different passes in his locker, with both hands and so many ball fakes it made your brain hurt. He also made playing defence looking fun as well, he'd scrap for everything, get in guys' faces and be 2 steps ahead on opposition plays to the point he could jump passing lanes before the initial player had caught the ball. I've been a massive Miami Heat fan since the early 2000's but man I can't help but appreciate the player Rondo used to be and still is. Imagine how much better he could have been if he came into the league with the outside shot he has now.

[@mattnorris7124]

@Vaughn reed jr If that's what you think, you need new eyes and a new brain

[@morganscarborough6453]

@Vaughn reed jr new basketball fan...u must not have watched basketball in 2010

[@slimbrady6691]

@Jeffrey Atienza He is super unselfish tho. He just likes to run things out there on the court, he's a basketball genius. He's gonna make one hell of a coach someday.

[@jonsnipe5484]

He still is.. watch this season wit lakers if he stay healthy

[@kingkong6917]

Rondo is a true floor general . Imagine. Him playing with lbj ryt now. And he still commands

[@hmm7458]

ssn is almost over.. can't wait for next season when they both will be controlling floor.. against more good team

[@dreygoss6515]

Rondo And CP3 are the last TRUE Point Guards , they Give you Dimes, Play hard on defense, and can still finish at the rim

[@504NOBoiJC]

Lonzo Ball a true PG he carrying the torch

[@kevinfitzgerald4296]

Jarvis Carter don’t ever compare Lonzo to rondo and cp3

[@dreygoss6515]

Kevin Fitzgerald Lol who is this guy?

[@504NOBoiJC]

How does me saying Lonzo is a true point is comparing them? Lmfao tf wrong with yall

[@kevinfitzgerald4296]

Jarvis Carter oh shit my b I read you wrong that’s on me

[@phipsdeus2]

Regular Rondo is an ok player. National TV Rondo is a first ballot hall of famer!!

[@TheIcemanthomas]

maybe

[@kig4794]

Playoff Rondo is a once in a generation player

[@nbabackcourtmedia]

Phips Deus Regular Rondo is really good too

[@jamiegaskins9086]

Playoff rondo would be like top all time player. Crazy triple doubles

[@DUB_87]

@@TheIcemanthomas-Playoff Rondo averages nearly a triple-double.

[@SS-sp7rx]

I remember there was a game against the Warriors, where the Warriors coach called a fake play (a bluff) and Rondo knew it was a bluff. He said "I know you don't have that play. You're bluffing" That's some insane IQ right there

[@SS-sp7rx]

@@nobody21312 Stop nitpicking. It shows he's studied their playbook

[@FunkInMyTrunk]

@@SS-sp7rx exactly, he knows everything about every team, thats high iq

[@karlgabrieles4352]

Where can i find this pls send a link

[@aidendsouza8562]

your*

[@ForNoReasonAtAll]

Legionary the irony that you used the wrong your😂😂😂

[@belak1551]

From 2009-2012 he was the best point guard in the league. Dude is criminally underrated. The Picasso of point guards.

[@thareelhelloagain]

He legit was even better than Chris Paul for those years, I totally agree. For that four year stretch, Rondo was king of the PGs.

[@trendexposure7799]

@@thareelhelloagainidk I might have deron Williams and cp3 slightly above him

[@DiltzZz]

Derrick Rose, Chris Paul, Deron Williams were all just as good just not pure passing point guards in Rose and D Wills case

[@Mitch_Feral]

@@DiltzZz Yeah, really just depends on if you think the position is play-making, or supposed to carry the offense with points. Like, Rose was a *force*. But Rondo was the best defender out of that set, as well as the best passer. Mostly, I dont think Rondo got full credit at the time for just how much he was doing, night in and out.

[@RamboBrazyy]

@@DiltzZzyea deron was disgusting

[@mattdeluccia153]

If Rondo was 6’7, he’d be the Magic Johnson of his era

[@cluc5239]

if muggsy bogues was 8 foot 6 he would control his era

[@CidPerfect]

If Isaiah Thomas was 9 foot 2 he would be the greatest of all time

[@mirescobar7113]

Mystique Portal not funny you tried to hard

[@leakman1208]

He basically was like magic

[@xotuunz997]

No

[@tannerrienbolt5248]

Dude had the highest IQ I’ve ever seen on the court. That’s the reason no one can coach him, dude is his own coach

[@JahleelX-xx9wd]

And to think he is now on a team with another guy that is his own coach

[@ryanralph7494]

Yea I knew him and Lebron weren't going to mesh well. Bron wants to be the assists leader on his team. He needs put into a situation where hes the floor general. He quickly rise back up. Won't happen with Lebron.

[@onlyrog5]

@@ryanralph7494 hater clearly

[@dishawnyorker3366]

Higher IQ then Steve Nash and CP3 and J Kidd🤔🤔.

[@jkay9028]

Dishawn Yorker yeah. He’s way smarter than all of them.

[@Atrainfrey]

Rondo to this day is my favorite basketball player of all time and was the reason I started watching basketball and became a Celtics fan, kind of an odd player to have that impact but he did for me lol

[@xXSkLzPrOXx]

Same my dad was a celtics fan and i grew up on the 07-14 celtics Rondo always been my favorite player and he got me into basketball too lol

[@najeenixon1834]

The Celtics should retire his jersey. He is on the level of other great PGs like Cousy, Jo Jo White and Dennis Johnson.

[@wesson120894]

Lol rondo sucks he couldn't even shoot

[@Iloveceltics69]

Same bro

[@enzyme_select8000]

Shut up

[@cadenadkinson8729]

Good to see Rondo get some recognition. He has truly had the most underrated career in NBA

[@maxjohnson1992]

I think he could be a heck of a coach after playing. Then his stubbornness doesn't matter anymore and he can use his amazing basketball IQ and ideas about to win to full use.

[@chan13153]

stubbornness does matter a lot as a coach. A good coach has to adapt on the fly. Changing matchups and even changing with how the game evolves. Being stubborn he's not gonna take advice from his assistant coaches, or even his players.

[@vcking6737]

Finally Rondo Getting Some Respect

[@xXSkLzPrOXx]

@Johnny W Angry Dallas Fan^

[@vcking6737]

Johnny W kinda understand where you are coming from when it comes in to how he acts a person. But as a player he is amazing. But i know where you are coming from

[@ryanralph7494]

@Johnny W dude may be shady character. But to say he was a scrub? You shitting me? Sure he doesnt have a good consistent jumper by any means. Triple dubs don't come easy. He was exciting as hell to watch run the O in BOS.

[@RichRoyal24]

Only cuz he playing with Lebron now smh

[@hyperuzi]

My All time favorite player! from Kentucky, Boston, Dallas, Sacramento, Chicago, New Orleans and now Los Angeles! greetings everyone from the Philippines! #RR9

[@darrielaroya2095]

Do you know the player in okc named abdel nader?

[@hyperuzi]

Darrie Laroya Former celtic. yeah bro i wish

[@junahmaealope5003]

Yeah.. me too

[@slimbrady6691]

Same man. Always loved Rondo's game, he has such a unique play style.

[@disconnectedtoyourdevice3350]

Me too

[@quarterwraps]

who's here after rondo's big game 6 finals performance? Celtic and now Laker champion!

[@quarterwraps]

@mir thanks for that haha

[@aggelosmplatsiotis2568]

One of my favourite players of all time, him and Rose. Their 2009 series was crazy, both played their hearts out. Clearly a point guard matchup. Rondo's jersey is the only NBA jersey i got, great player, smarter than anyone on the court.

[@jootpepet]

I like Jalen Rose too

[@legend._]

@@jootpepet he meant derrick rose bruh.

[@anthonyvallejo9127]

both injured and where never the same

[@blmafflck3105]

Rondo a whole goat, woulda been finals mvp if the Celtics had beat the Lakers the 2nd time round imo

[@ryanralph7494]

Facts. He was great in that series. Had Kobe not been Kobe..Rondo i.hope would of got mvp.

[@thepower7456]

@@ryanralph7494 kobe didnt do that good in game 7, he shot bad but he did get alot of rebounds

[@EthanC_09]

the power the refs in the 4th quarter of Game 7 are why Lakers won tbh. It sucks, but it is what it is.

[@thepower7456]

@@EthanC_09 pau gasol did go to line alot

[@gjwilliams4098]

If only Perkins had played

[@Namnamnam93]

Rondo is underrated asf even during his prime

[@nomaasuoha7397]

Overrated you mean

[@slimbrady6691]

Yea I used to get pissed when ppl called the Celtics the "Big 3" back then. It was the "Big 4." Rondo was vital to that team's success.

[@davidjohnson6465]

@@slimbrady6691 I always say that too you can't leave him off that it gotta be the big4💯💯

[@joeseph8227]

Rondo was the reason I started watching basketball, my favorite player to this day

[@ASaintsChaos]

His play style was that of a pure point guard most of today's youth do not know what that looks like

[@ryanralph7494]

Yep, kids think a traditional PG is whack, not knowing the impact they had on teams

[@nirvana4230]

Matthew Morris I’m hoping for Ben Simmons and Lonzo Ball to make passing the next “cool” thing to do in basketball. Jordan made everyone want to dunk, Steph made everyone want to shoot 3s and now I’m hoping for Ben and Zo to do the same for passing. Idk if that makes any sense but yeah lol

[@utubebroadcaster]

Reminds me of Jason Kidd more than Steve Nash

[@mattnorris7124]

I would 100% agree with this. Rondo & J-Kidd's career averages are also very similar in every category apart from FT%. Steve Nash wasn't a great defensive player either and J-Kidd & Rondo were both elite players on that end of the floor.

More like Jason Williams?

[@utubebroadcaster]

@ Williams was a great player, but not as effective as Rondo - he could also shoot 3s with some proficiency. Williams maybe is more like a poor man's Nash with better D

[@JoeBro915]

@ Williams, while having some of the best passes of all time, is not one of the greatest passers of all time

[@najeenixon1834]

My thoughts exactly! He is one of the last pass-first PGs in the league. His only flaw was his jumper. He improved it over the years though.

[@jamesR1990]

He's constantly disrespected today. He used to be fantastic as a pure point

[@ryanralph7494]

Right! I wouldn't mind having him on the Pacers playing a true point position.

[@MrFreshboiChris]

lol idk what game you’ve been watching but the only time he was good was when he started that fake behind the back pass which lasted about 2 seasons. Never an all star caliber PG

[@jnguyen7639]

“Pure”. You need to know how to shoot to be “pure”.

[@slimbrady6691]

@@MrFreshboiChris When Rondo was with the Celtics, he was easily a top 5 point guard. Probably top 3 for a while. He's a 4 time NBA all star, so you saying he was never an all star calibre pg is 100% factually wrong.

[@serchizzle5728]

J Nguyen no you don’t a pure point is exactly what rondo is someone like steph isn’t a pure point

[@tristanwhite8530]

My favorite player still to this day. Always been a celtics fan and was super happy Rondo played for us for the years he did. In my opinion he is one of the most underrated players of all time, a top 100 or top 150 NBA player of all time and top 25 point guard of all time!

[@dominiquejones3805]

Lonzo reminds me of him. They control the tempo like no other & play defense

[@anthonyplanzo1082]

His 08' season was arguably the best unsung season of a pg ever

[@milto2269]

Rajon Rondo's game is pure art, he doesn't have a jump shot but he still is a great shots maker purely because of his basketball IQ, vision and passing abilities. I just love watching him

[@dominiquejones3805]

He was starting 2 improve & then the ACL injury happened & Boston went n2 rebuild mode

[@basketballaddict2885]

He’s gonna be a coach one day

[@wwspd7105]

every team would want him as coach, fact

[@solascripturaPR1517]

He'll be another Bobby Knight.

[@spacerace1448]

He should be pop's replacement

[@najeenixon1834]

I can see him and Draymond Green as assistants.

[@heirfang2100]

@@Marcusce20 Rajon iq surpasses kidds

[@tomv4671]

One of the most under-appreciated players of all time. I watched him from rookie season till now and he is one of the best true point guards the game has seen.

[@one_mega_ohm9139]

Under-rated playoff performer. He's so good at figuring out teams. Did a lot more for the Celtics than people give him credit (especially in the playoffs), they really were a big 4. If the Lakers made the playoffs they could be a force with him running it. Remember Bulls-Celtics 2017, he carried the Bulls 2-0 with a genius performance, got hurt and they lost the next 4. Next year similar situation with the Pelicans. The guy gives any team a chance in the playoffs.

[@NonoFritsch]

Rajon Rondo also known as the fifth ninja turtle

[@kreksonedits]

Nono2306 Fritsch rondo is franklin. The 5th ninja turtle is westbrook

[@NonoFritsch]

krekson my bad that’s right

[@durkiooo7644]

No there are already 5 ninja turtles. Venus is the 5th one

[@abs1532]

Russell is the tmnt rondo franklin lol

[@DUB_87]

@@durkiooo7644-_Nobody counts Venus. Is she even canon?

[@Vps404]

Consistent? No Shooter? Probabaly Hotel? Trivago

[@MxLivin]

Pretty sure he shooting better in LA than before.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

@@MxLivin still not good at it tho

[@JahleelX-xx9wd]

@@TheIcemanthomas as smart as he is he doesn't have to be

[@MxLivin]

@@TheIcemanthomas still better than before

[@PinpointAim]

TV Junkie lmao imagine calling someone out for stating facts. You’re a dumbass

[@aLCO_E]

I feel like I watched this when it came out, but rewatching it, you nailed it. Almost everything you said is spot on. Great commentary 👍🏻

[@nickbrockman5753]

Boston Rondo & Dwyane Wade were HUGE influences on me getting into basketball. 2 of my favorite players all time

[@dominiquejones3805]

They were a problem n Chicago & had Boston on the ropes until Rondo broke his hand

[@nickbrockman5753]

@@dominiquejones3805 100%! Damn shame Rondo got hurt man..

[@jamesgross8669]

He is my favorite player of all time and I've been watching him since his days at Kentucky and I remember when he got traded to my Celtics it was great it still breaks my heart knowing we traded him even after all these years bc he has always been my favorite player in the league and of all time

[@marthajones4468]

i mean he's not that old now 😂but younger rondo was great I think he should be in the hall of fame one day

[@nbabackcourtmedia]

OMG I never even noticed you grew this much, 237k!!! But imo Rondo is a top 5 passer of all time, his IQ is insane, underrated defender and rebounder, with my favorite layup package ever. And he’s improved on the corner 3 and it’s a decent part of his game now. Maybe a top 15-20 PG Also I think if he wasn’t injured in the series against the Celtics while he was on the Bulls, that team may have had a chance to go to the finals imo

[@TheManUpPodcast]

I’ve been waiting so long for this, thank you

[@dean_schroeder3]

Do a video on Kevin Johnson, the point guard who played for the suns

[@905kar5]

Dean Schroeder he’s an interesting player, led the league in assists multiple times, yet people only talk about him because he put Hakeem on a poster.

[@dontdoittoyoself6786]

Kayman234 Kevin Johnson was underrated. I'm guilty of forgetting about him.

[@Jortecho]

Him and Dan Majerlee. Amazing Sun's players!

[@dontdoittoyoself6786]

Jose Manuel Ortecho Yes and Richard Dumas wasted his talent.

[@AndyHoops]

I’ll keep that in mind!

[@norman886]

As a lakers fan, I am so glad he is in our team now and resign in 2019-2020

[@TheMandiyualbo]

I love your videos. Personally, I learn a lot with them. Thanks!

[@ShadowCeltic]

Rondo was increeible... I am a celtic fan n watching him was breathtaking.. M especially when exploded for that 43 point playoff game... When i saw that live i told myself and everybody else "he developed his shot n its good now" i am glad he was on our team n helped get us that ring

[@cb2391]

One of the absolute best playmakers the NBA has ever seen. In my opinion, probably a top 10 point guard in general too.

[@TheManUpPodcast]

Rondo is my favorite player of all time & it’s sad cause I know after a while he will be forgotten

[@ranghawastaken]

He's my favorite PG of all Time. One of a few true PG's in todays NBA

[@michaelbarnes2617]

I miss this Rondo😥😥 so entertaining and dominant

[@nolannguyen1222]

Brian carried everyone in the 2008 finals

[@DUB_87]

That joke really needs to die.

[@najeenixon1834]

Yeah, he carried everyone's bags! Scal was a good player who played limited minutes though but that joke definitely is corny now.

[@cherrydrums]

SCAAAAL!

[@FabStripes]

You didn’t mention how crazy good he played in the season 2012-13 right before he had that knee injury. With chasing that assist record series of John Stockton etc. That would have probably been his best season if he hadn’t get injured. At that moment he was the best point guard in the league in my opinion. I remember he even had an overall 94 on NBA 2k13 and 14.

[@dominiquejones3805]

Smh I'll never 4get that game against The Heat. Boston was Rondo team that season but that injury ruined everything

[@theomen7665]

Great defense and amazing rebounder at 6'1". I'm a Kentucky guy and a Rondo fan for life

[@frankturner6189]

Great detailing video

[@davidENGaged]

Piccolo of the NBA.

[@xxcodwawxx100]

David Eng YES!

[@donworychanel2345]

😂fak

[@yoe91]

someone needs to make that photoshop. Rondo in the Piccolo white outfit.

[@legionary1656]

😂

[@hamstigum5363]

He's my favorite player of all time

[@thetigerdenpodcast4381]

best pg of that four year stretch. no one controlled the game like he did at that time. you also could've mentioned his incredible stats as a King despite the team's lack of success, & maybe touched on how his 8-seed Bulls squad had the 1-seed Celts cooked, winning the first two games in Boston, overwhelmingly b/c of Rondo's play, until he went down w/ an injury. also, when he dropped a 20-plus ast game as a Pelican against the Warriors in that year's playoffs, becoming the first player to drop 20+ ast in a playoff game since... Rajon Rondo lol. no one's done it since. vastly underrated all around, and should be a HOFer in my book.

[@iworkatthebank8070]

as soon as you hear the trumpet sound you know the vids gonna be 🔥 nd that sum real shit’s bout to happen !

[@meeee500]

He was arguably the best pg my list went like this Deron Williams , Chris Paul , rondo they were top 3 in that order when rondo was in a Celtics jersey

[@nathanlawson313]

Rajon = Giannis's arms on Kemba's body, passing of Steve Nash, and shooting of Ben Simmons

[@MarcoGeeWS]

Nathan Lawson Rondo isn’t a great shooter but come on he isn’t a dogshit shooter like Ben Simmons.

[@ryanralph7494]

Bruh Shaq could of shot better than Simmons lmao

[@FirstnameLastname-qb2bg]

MarcoGeeWS At Ben Simmons age he pretty damn close.

[@MarcoGeeWS]

First name Last name Rondo attempted .4 a game in his rookie season (20 years of age) and made 21% of them. Poor but better than Ben Simmons who is 22 years old has only shot 15 in 2 seasons and is yet to ever make one. By 22 Rondo was shooting 0.6 a game and making 31% of these shots. He is by no means a good three point shooter (quite bad in all honesty) but comparing him to Ben Simmons who has never made a three throughout two seasons while being in a league that is so three point dominated is just so disrespectful to Rondo and gives Simmons waaaay too much of a pass.

[@FirstnameLastname-qb2bg]

MarcoGeeWS I get where you’re coming from, the reason I still think it’s a fair comparison is the fact that Simmons is almost 7 feet tall. He’s been a hybrid big man his whole life. He gets graded on a curve compared to a guy barely 6 feet tall that played PG his whole life. He’s basically a dribbling big man. Similar situation with Giannis. Being able to make an open reluctant shot occasionally is a very low bar for a player 6’1. Big men who suck at shooting is very common. 6’1 players who can’t make FTs, sucks at shooting and the scouting report says leave him wide open is unheard of. Simmons could’ve easily played his career as a PF/C.

[@King_Kunta]

He was a beast. Especially when playoffs came he did everything AND was an ELITE defender. When he lead the league in steals it wasn’t passing lane stalking he was legit picking pockets while ppl tried to size him up

[@shepmans2290]

Those houdini and crazy reverse lay up by rondo where i used to immitate when i was a teenager are my best memories about how clever rondo played

[@aidanmascarina5233]

Rondo has leadership skills than any other NBA superstar I know of. He's one of the best!

[@PricefieldPunk]

When Rondo tries he's a top 5 PG in the NBA today. Passing, Defense, Rebounding, scoring he can do it all for a Point Guard

[@nickrenton2853]

Been there since he was a rookie. Still my favourite player despite him moving to the lakers 😂 hoping he can finish his career in Boston!

[@tacha2113]

You're one of the best Rajon. Keep it up love you're one of my fav.

[@bmac4931]

Prime Rondo is one of the best in his generation. He couldn’t shoot well but his ability to control an entire game was incredible

[@dominiquejones3805]

He was getting better offensively b4 he tore his ACL

[@Evilrocket22]

Really good player celtics might not be champs without him

[@Aslan-qz7gm]

He is the only reason why i started playing basketball!He is my hero for me eventhough he is not good enough now back when he is not injured.You’re still the best for me RAJON RONDO!.Thank you

[@maximaram7839]

i remember that heat game. man that was sick. he literally carried his old teammates there. this guys is clearly one of the smartest player out there i remember when he drew a play and coach his team when he was at the kings and he knows where the opposing team gonna be when they play defense. he can read different styles and pattern of a play. thats why this guy definitely deserve more than he gets right now

[@killerineverygame]

Not a big rondo fan but he definately was amazing. Probably top 10 best passers of all time and an amazing defender

[@killerineverygame]

Gabriel Pravó if ur talkin ur favorite list then cool but overall u hav to have Stockton Kidd and Nash on top 5 at least

[@killerineverygame]

Gabriel Pravó ye for sure he has the most assists of all time

[@rade3987]

Yeah that's my favorite point guard Chris Paul.

[@xytea7761]

Lol

[@timothysichone4109]

Lowkey he is a poor mans Chris Paul

[@almightysosa8168]

Bat walang etits si Jess?

[@Idkokay23]

Heavy Papa how if Rondo has a ring? 🤣🤣

[@marklunny]

hahahahahaha so funny

[@movementgod8370]

Been my favorite player for a while now, i envy his game.

[@deandrecalloway1418]

Great vid bro!

[@cjc2010]

Glad to see Rondo get some love. I first saw him as a rookie and, boy, it was obvious that he needed to start. His passing was unreal. He was better than Chris Paul in everything except shooting.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

nigga what? Cp3 was just as hood a passer, rebounder, and a better defender. Theres a reason cp3 was an mvp candidate and rondo was barely making allstar teams. Rondo was never better than cp3 at anything.

[@jbsix]

@@TheIcemanthomas theres a reason rondos a champion and cp has been ringless for 13years

[@TheIcemanthomas]

@@jbsix yeah. Rondo played with 3 hofers and only had 1 job. Pass them the ball. all while cp3 has had to be the #1 option with way more responsibility on inconsistent teams with inconsistent and injury prone second stars. Also spending his entire career in the stacked western conference while rondo played In a significantly weaker east as one of the lone title threats at the time outside of Howard's magic. Rondo is not the reason he won a title. 90% of rondo's resume is based of that title. Without it he stands little to no chance of making the hof and may barely make it in with it. As opposed to cp3 who with or without a single finals appearance is first ballot and a top 10 pg of all time. Try again

[@MaChao2]

Pretty similar skill sets TBH before Rondo's major injury... I think he adjusted his game after that to avoid injuries kind of like D. Rose has done. He is focused on being a playmaker and getting others involved now, he developed an "ok" jumpshot like Rose and improved 3pt shot. But not being able to take contact and slash to the net hurt his scoring a bunch... Rondo had a ridiculous # of moves at the rim in his bag tho, probably more than CP3, before his injury.... the NBA doesn't value or use scorers who dont have consistent 3pt shots either... they had Rose as a catch n shoot wing in Detroit... waste of talent... similarly, I think Rondo is not used as a scoring option, seems like teams want him to come off the bench and get their bench open looks, rather than creating his own shot, he has lost some of his 1st step quickness too so his shot choices that used to be good are gonna get blocked now, like Rose, he relied alot on quick release and movement to get the ball off... CP3, while being similar in many ways, had kind of equal offense ability-wise at the start of his career. He also suffered some big injuries that impacted him, but I think since he was relied on as a scoring option much more than Rondo, he found a mid-range game and a jumpshot earlier in his career. It's a really tough comparison because I think they have a lot of old-school point guard traits in common, but are relied upon to do very different things... think CP edges him out in scoring but Rondo can make some MUCH crazier passes and literally put down 20 assists w/'o a turnover... CP used to have more turnovers but later in his career he has gotten better at it... Love them both.... rings aren't everything....

[@emoney2341]

Great video, keep up the good work

[@nadura55]

The guy is an artist. Always a joy to watch.

[@markadamic8395]

I like your videos, keep up the good work

[@kylemiguel8014]

Despite his attitude rondo is a great player. He is one of the few real point guard. He prioritize the score of the team and not just his.

[@jayden261]

Short Pg with no jumper. Nothing but IQ and a whole lotta heart✊

[@corymatthews6778]

rondo on the pelicans was a beast, and he led the league in assist when he played for the kings

[@blakeware6972]

It’s crazy even as an 9-12 year old kid he was my favorite player. He wasn’t a crazy dunker or shooter but i still used to go to my games and try his moves

[@LeBronJames-ss9ij]

Look at him now. What he's doing in the Lakers. He turn back the clock

[@cr1mzn_]

Same with Dwight. Damn

[@alpheusreginosantosii4124]

I’m a fan of Rondo since 2010 until now. I’m 21 yrs old now, turning 22 this coming march 23. I want to watch him playing live in the court. I hope when I’m 30 yrs old Rondo still playing. when I have enough money to go there and watch him. That could be the best memories in my life as a fan of Rondo from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@Numba12Cede]

This dude was crazy. Those half spins into fast behind the back passes are hard to pull off, especially the accuracy he bulletted them into.

[@RD-kf9rc]

One of my all time favorites

[@movementman9777]

He’s going to make the HOF.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

possibley but hes not a lock

[@DUB_87]

@@TheIcemanthomas-Lesser players get in.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

@@DUB_87 that doesnt negate what I just said.

[@jstorm416]

Yeah he will make it

[@MaChao2]

I think he deserves it TBH. One of the most unique and dominated in big games. He has so many 20+ assist games its ridiculous. The NBA style shifted to combo guards so he gets shit on a lot now.

[@petiteexplication6249]

Can you do how good was gilbert arenas now that he's joining the big 3

[@jasperjariel108]

This guy could bring the best out of everyone he plays with. A true point guard that could also mince through your defenses as he lures the defense towards him, making his reliable shooters open. A space creator that reads the opponent's offense as well, intercepting passing lanes. He's doing a little bit of everything.

[@edscottable]

Prime Rondo was tough. Great rebounding guard. Excellent court vision. Benefitted from having great shooting around him in Boston. And a great defense to ignite their transition game.

[@spartanrealah2121]

He was good enough to have an aging Celtics team up 3-2 in ECF against a eventual championship Miami Heat team

[@crazylegs1324]

Yeah. And had they won game 2 they would've probably won 4-1.

[@nirvana4230]

Spartan Realah Can’t forget about him being the key to beating the Celtics back in 2017. After Rondo went down Bulls momentum completely evaporated

[@spartanrealah2121]

@@nirvana4230 so true and that's post ACL Rondo its amazing how dude constantly get over looked

[@EldePHX]

Lebron and Rondo turned playoff mode to make it as the 8th seed😎

[@edwardjames6880]

Aye!! LebRonZo playmaking lezzgoo!! #Lakeshow

[@jaga9414]

Playoff mode doesnt start until playoffs my kings getting in

[@cozyboyflare1826]

J.R Smith’s Henny Bottle you thought like shit

[@panama1942]

Hows that going for them 😂😂

[@nirvana4230]

The Zohan This is why us Lakers fans can’t have nice things, because our fan base thinks things are guaranteed 😞

[@AB-tn3fd]

Wow explanation on point. Problem nowadays is for someone to be considered good is based on the the box score or stats. They don't see how a player impacts the game even without scoring. Today is all about breaking records, or making up new silly records that doesn't really make sense

[@Bluey26255CP]

One of the most underrated dudes in history. No ring for the Celtics or lakers without him. People don't understand how good he was. People don't realize he was the best player on the Celtics for a long time and basically the team's leader. KG and Pierce got old and Rondo became the best and the most valuable and important to the team. He even outplayed LeBron one year and FREQUENTLY led Boston in points, assists and EVEN REBOUNDS in games. Dude dropped a triple double on LeBron in the conference finals in 2010 with 18 rebounds, keep in mind this dude is 6'1. But the big thing everyone forgets about is that he led the Celtics to the conference finals in 2012 and was ONE WIN away from a trip to the finals, where they most likely would have beat OKC and Rondo 100% would've been finals MVP, he played at the highest level and was the best player on the team at the time. they were so close to that series too, that was when Rondo dropped 44 on em and nearly won the game, had they won that game history would be different. POINT IS I'm so tired of Rondo being slept on, and people are saying "playoff Rondo is real!" no its BEEN real, he's always been this good and there was a time when he was the best point guard in the entire league. I've been watching him since I was little and he's been my favorite PG ever since. People don't realize if it wasn't for 2 separate devastating game 7s, Rondo would be a 4X NBA CHAMP. True NBA fans who've actually consistently watched know how good he is, EVEN STILL. dude has been underrated for his ENTIRE career but this man is a hall of famer and a legend and he ain't even done yet, top 15 point guard all time in my opinion

[@thealbinochimp]

Facts people don't know how good he was in his prime because they look at his career stats and say he averages 10 points a game. He is the most underrated PG in the league and if he actually had a jumpshot or if he never tore his ACL, he would be a top 10 PG or top 15

[@ronntolentino23]

2020 playoff rondo 😤

[@dwhitemyman]

Wait til playoff rondo activates

[@cris1323]

Playoff rondo is here!

[@RaceIsOpen]

Incredible full court IQ...love him then and even now in his later years.

[@benjaminbland2050]

Andy you were on point rondo controlled the game and it’s pace unlike anyone ever respect people only know that if they watched the games real time yo I’d love to run a hoops podcast with you hit me up man for real ur knowledge is awesome

[@jzanthapus2504]

You pretty much got it. He's one of the best of his era, but not the very best.

[@98alllegend99]

Teams get jealous of rondo cuz he's the leader and has succeeded . He's got fire. Men have that trait.

[@heirfang2100]

Rondo still has all this talent. Watch him in games with LA, he makes super athletic plays and makes very difficult passes look as easy as handoffs