Rajon Rondo on Anthony Davis: I haven’t played with a guy this exciting since Garnett | The Jump

Rajon Rondo joins Rachel Nichols, Zach Lowe and Richard Jefferson on The Jump at the Los Angeles Lakers’ Media Day to talk about his excitement for the upcoming season with the addition of Anthony Davis.
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[@loydcuenca7496]

Who goes straight on the comments while playing the video.

[@fabiorosa4757]

me always 🤣

[@shrewdstance9798]

Isn’t that what ur supposed to do.

[@MistaFreeman1]

Right here

[@michaelferrer4315]

Alwaysss

[@1990758]

I go straight to a comment section cuz I know exactly what they're going to say in the video lol

[@croc313]

One of my favorite point guards in the league now. Dude played with one arm.

[@tkk.24]

bennett he’s definitely washed but he still has his moments

[@tellsteveharveyidontwanthe2283]

bennett tru but ill still take him over 40% of other NBA starters

[@yusukeurameshi5083]

And he won that game too

[@osas5211]

Yusuke Urameshi Yea one

[@yusukeurameshi5083]

@@osas5211 with one arm? Against the heat?

[@romanroach8724]

Rondo he was on the pelicans with you 😂

[@crillz9660]

when did he say anything about him not playing with AD? all i heard him say was he hasn't played with someone this exciting since KG, which means AD is the only guy he's played with this exciting since garnett. also rachel literally mentioned that they are reuniting right before talking about AD.

[@BlackwillStreet]

The point still remains

[@crillz9660]

@@BlackwillStreet not really

[@panama1942]

Bruh do you even listen he said I had a lot of success with him and haven't played with a guy this exciting since KG. Jesus Christ a bunch a brainless 2 year olds in the comments

[@BlackwillStreet]

@@panama1942 they slow af 😂😂

[@Kennyisdarkvanilla]

People forget, Rondo turns into a hall of famed in the playoffs.

[@chifuyusballz9117]

He is one

[@devae98]

"Playoff Rondo"...

[@martinadrianarcenas867]

this aged well💜💛

[@taepro64]

@@martinadrianarcenas867 Always has been since from Celtics, Chicago, Pelicans and now Lakers Playoff DO is the real deal

[@adammoore119]

Why is there a goat in the background at 1:17

[@ray-ray8598]

The white mamba has struck again

[@WillEvans]

Adam Moore 😂

[@AseAseAse33]

Caruso💪🏿💯

[@dopamineee3715]

Only thing I see close to a goat is my reflection in Jefferson shinny head 😂😂😂

[@ColonelZeta]

Fucking Caruso lol

[@LisaLisa-je9dz]

Rondo was getting media "negative" attention..he found a way to stay of radar..salute.

[@willharvey1943]

deeski velli if my man get another chip, do you think he’s Hall of Fame worthy?

[@Thanobleguy]

Will Harvey he’s already a hall of famer to me

[@justincote2744]

Will Harvey being a Celtics fan I do not think so...I feel like if he never torn his ACL it could’ve been a different story

[@LisaLisa-je9dz]

@@willharvey1943 yes hes definitely worth it..but his numbers will tell another story when he leave .his floor game dont show in the stats..

[@timhoward5]

You got 50 likes

[@JayK07]

Rondo "I was gonna leave...but then we got AD"

[@intendedexpression6609]

Smh yes yall he played with him in new orleans🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ but he means hes excited to play with him on this lakers team who are expected to be one of the better teams in the nba.

[@mimicmage]

People commenting before watching the video.. they're reacting to the video title

[@johbeesquad3235]

Guys sub to us lit videos coming out everyday! GF and BF channel !!

[@recotruesdale2829]

Exactly

[@navajameloso7522]

Let em know, all this folks are stupid, they not letting that mind to Work

[@ja4309]

This would be better if they had Boogie. That's a reunion alright

[@JrRimp]

Rondo is one of my favorite players and I can't wait until he starts coaching

[@isiahspencer1500]

Rondo is one of the realest point guards in the NBA that's keep it 100 he's going to be a future hall-of-famer when it's all said and done

[@nvs6607]

Rondo : We’re gonna take pride in defense Lebron : Aii imma fuhh witcha

[@bahadrcakr90]

Lol

[@peterjo5215]

Lebron will step up defensively in the playoffs.

[@Nukedisaster1986]

Nvs lol

[@JonSmith-hk1bq]

I actually expect Lebron to play good defense this year since he's going to let Davis carry more of the load on offense. It's not like he doesn't know how to do it. He was an elite defender just a few years ago.

[@johbeesquad3235]

Guys sub to us lit videos coming out everyday! GF and BF channel !!

[@pacmantheveteran4820]

Rondo show them how the true point guard play and make the young boys know who you are

[@TorresBoxing]

Rajon is my guy. It’s so crazy to see him as a veteran now.

[@TheLegend-nm8ji]

Rondo the legend

[@TenThumbsProductions]

ADs only real quasi success came with Rondo. Underrated piece.

[@mrbodycatcher6428]

Rondo success only came playing with Pierce, Garnett, Davis, James, Allen teammates need each other 🤷

[@commanderwatchman9994]

Rondo is the real deal and a world champion. Rondo is underrated as a point guard and will be a key to the Lakers success this season. 🏀🏀🏀👍🏽💪🏾😎

[@basketballgod2791]

Lakers if healthy will be a dangerous team no cap bruh

[@thejtshow4278]

Basketball God there not going to be healthy it’s obvious

[@dylanang9647]

The JT Show how is it obvious lol? do you work for them?

[@peterjo5215]

Fax

[@Twelvelyn]

Basketball God that’s a big fact

[@cdai216]

Basketball God thank you for your expert analysis. Would woulda thought two top 10 players on a team would be contenders.

[@DavidBagga]

Wait, didn’t you guys play together in New Orleans?? 😂😂

[@dylansmith1331]

💀

[@Devizze1]

exactly what I was going to say lol

[@diaz4664]

Listen to what he said again

[@Devizze1]

Tomas Carlos Diaz didn’t listen to him the title of the vid just throws me off lol

[@gvarela9987]

Y’all don’t comprehend common sense I see. He not saying it’s his first time playing with AD

[@caspiano6277]

I saw a legend walking at 1:13

[@sergiovanni5989]

Was rj and rondo playing around at the beginning lol?

[@jamaaldagreatest2748]

Yeah it's no real beef

[@t-mac1951]

Rj is always playing

[@slimmylombo4771]

Duh

[@jacksonace7279]

Yeah they dapped up at the end of the video homie

[@Akeem_768]

Joking, but also EC rivalry

[@sew04ss]

"Did you see the Rondo interview? He took a shot at the so called best player in the world(lebron) by saying he havent been this excited to play with someone since KG" Skip Bayless

[@davomar11]

You just saw into the future hahah

[@Sos4real]

Right on, skip gonna pounce on that

[@raegardner6596]

NO ONE COMPARES TO KG, AND HE'S RIGHT!!! RONDO KNOW'S

[@hottesttracks8055]

CHRIS PAUL STILL DOESNT HAVE A RING TO THIS DAY.. RONDO CURSE IS REAL 😭

[@DavidWilliams-gn4nb]

One of favorite P.G. #9 Rondo

[@RickyBeePhenomenal]

Lakers have a deep squad this year. Starters on their bench. 55+ wins easily

[@r3drummurd3r68]

Get rid Dudley REPLACE with CARMELO ASAP! and we will be a 67-69 winning year.

[@mugenacz9246]

@@r3drummurd3r68 bruh Dudley a team player. you put Melo on that roster and the whole rotation and system gonna be fucked up. plus Dudley a better 3pt shooter than Melo at this point of their career.

[@ryanwoods6571]

I hope Rajon gets a ring with bron

[@StatiCRjm]

I really want to see Bron, Rondo, AD, And Dwight win this year for real

[@1990758]

Because he definitely wasn't going to get a ring unless he came to the Lakers

[@bill11ringsrussell66]

- TTMTBWF do u own that psa 9 Rookie jordan?

[@hoebagg8705]

Ryan Woods facts !!! Both my favorite players growing up w Dwight too

[@odongocronk9693]

That's one of my biggest prayer all the way from Nairobi,Kenya.

[@foquslab8229]

danny green adds so much on both sides of the court. underrated for sure

[@deeloc1993]

I've always wanted rondo to sign with the pistons , he's always a beast , now you have one of the best pure pointguards, two of the top players in the NBA and if Dwight plays anything like he used to, maaaaaan

[@DwadeFL4SHMV3]

Wasn’t they on the same team before?😂

[@jumpman2126]

DwadeFL4SHMV3 oh yeah 😂

[@AmanSingh-bt1rx]

Weren't ***

[@AmanSingh-bt1rx]

@@jumpman2126 Isn't weren't correct though

[@brandancharles3292]

Aman Singh this is KZbin not English class bruh it’s not that serious

[@Whoa42]

DwadeFL4SHMV3 💯 bruh he ain’t new 😂😂😂

[@lg3385]

Stay healthy, Rondo.

[@awsomekidclutch6549]

I've never heard rondo talk and I'm just surprised

[@bongzeemo]

That is exactly the voice I pictured him Having

[@sidneyjacques.]

Rondo always keep it laid back.

[@KCEgamer]

The disrespect at 0:45 putting Avery Bradley at backup PG instead of Caruso

[@isiahspencer1500]

That's because Avery Bradley earned his stripes he hasn't. Yet

[@djgarrett1625]

Avery Bradley should be starting PG... With LBJ on the floor, you don’t need a traditional PG... You need someone to defend the opposing PG’s and be a good spot up 3 point shooter... I have no idea why these coaches continue to play Rondo with Lebron... They don’t fit... Rondo is horrible on D and he needs the ball to be affective... Teams also ignore him when he doesn’t have the ball, putting the Lakers in a 4 on 5 offensively... It’s amazing that theses coaches don’t see this...

[@isiahspencer1500]

@@djgarrett1625 to be real with you I prefer Rondo to start he got a lot of knowledge of the game that most of these Point guards don't have and LeBron James and Rondo can get along they just need shooting around them so I don't know what you talkin about I think it's right for Rondo to start he got a better IQ the most of them point guards on that roster

[@mugenacz9246]

Caruso is a backup for Lebron.. Caruso the uncrowned GOAT

[@Luca-yb4sh]

Caruso can be a backup at every position, why wasting him on PG? The coach will use him where he's needed most.

[@johnraytiangco8521]

" I haven’t played with a guy this exciting since Garnett" LBJ: Am I not exciting to you? LBJ is crying hahahaha

[@raegardner6596]

HaHaHaHaHa

[@vanderlissi]

He played with AD before he played with LeBron, soooo

[@kashataylor6430]

❤ RAJON RONDO ❤

[@Yaboy3531]

As a Lakers fan, I’m super excited to see playoff rondo and AD! They’re gonna be the next Nash and Stoudimire!

[@recotruesdale2829]

I love Rondo

[@Ajxni]

Finally ALL the casual NBA Fans will get to see how good Anthony Davis really is!!!

[@1990758]

If you don't know by now you'll never know

[@Ajxni]

Yall would be surprise how many ppl sleep on AD

[@glitterchickbaby1872]

The future coach Rondo...

[@Luca-yb4sh]

Rajon Rondo is the man!!! Legend!!

[@DeidaraDE_]

Rondoooooo my fucking boy 💪🏾he gon be the Most Improve player this year mark my word !

[@ray-ray8598]

So now we have two fun guys and the taco king in la all at once

[@JoeTheGreat08]

RAY- RAY & they still won’t win a chip..

[@JayDavante]

*Reading the Title then going to the comments can really mess you up smh.. I can see why Rondo said what he said now that I watched the entire video it all makes sense now!*

[@BlackwillStreet]

Why people keep saying he played with AD before like this statement goes against his point of not playing with someone so exciting since KG? Lol people be slow. Before the lakers he played with AD on pelicans but his point still is relevant 🙄

[@hardbodycocainstreet2012]

Rondo the goat

[@linewalker]

The roster and bench look better than last year's. Hope all stay healthy!

[@freemeyesoul5111]

Most memorable moments last season with Rondo in a Lakers uniform? Beating Golden State after LeBron James went down and landing a nice punch on Chris Paul lol

[@ceerez1002]

don’t forget about that game winner @ boston!

[@mugenacz9246]

how bout hitting his first ever game winning shot against his beloved team Boston. nothing can top that

[@anthonynorman7545]

@@mugenacz9246 Lillard eliminating the Thunder? Kawhi eliminating the Sixers?

[@mugenacz9246]

@@anthonynorman7545 we talking about Rondo.

[@anthonynorman7545]

@@mugenacz9246 my b

[@kenrrycastillo4308]

Starting line up (Defense/Youth) PG: Alex Corso (must watch highlights) SG:Avery Bradley SF:Leborn James PF:Anthony Davis C: J McGee Bench: (offense/veterns) PG: Rajon Rondo SG:Danny Green SF:Caldwell Pope PF:Kyle Kuzma C:D Howard

[@phoenixrisingone1]

Another Caruso pipedreamer lol. Lakers are not putting the billion dollar franchise in unproven Caruso's hands. You people need to get real and get over it lol

[@dionysise5008]

Rondo will make the difference

[@1990758]

That's what you said last year

[@Militarize]

If Lakers make finals, Rando or Davis for finals MVP

[@raegardner6596]

@King Huncho I'M TAKING RONDO

[@keithrader9758]

@1:20 the GOAT IS IN THE BACKGROUND.

[@superBAkid]

Richard been hearing it all from rondo on the court for years I bet 😂😂

[@christianroylammawin5101]

Now they are the champ

[@wickezz]

Im so sure lakers winning that chip lakers 2020 nba champs 🏀🏆🏆✔💯💯

[@antzyfi]

Rondo: I haven't played with a guy this exciting since Kevin Garnett LeBron: am I a joke to you?

[@truthbringer-6748]

Rondo: yes you are.

[@RMUNOZ1963]

Lakers going to be awesome.

[@tylerhorton460]

2:04 a fun guy😂

[@NobelB24]

Tyler Horton obviouslyyy he loves the game of basketball

[@hugobrook366]

greatest film-maker of all-time at 2:13

[@johnpalmercreates]

Rondo looks like Rodger from American Dad lol

[@kingtshilobo1849]

Defensive player of the year maybe if he plays the 5 because those stretch 4’s gonna be in the wings waiting for catch and shoot but maybe drive in occasionally

[@Blazejones31]

Listening is fundamental

[@note2owns]

Rajon is 6'1" and has 9.5" hands lengthwise. Ha has the hands of a 7 footer. That's insane

[@royalarmy1837]

1:11, That's my boy Caruso in the background.

[@andrewtheballer23]

Rondo- I haven’t played with anybody this exciting since Garnett Lebron- am I a joke to you?

[@judahmourneth3211]

andrewtheballer23 he had no complaints on lebron so hey!!!

[@coreystenson2010]

@GNB disrespecting KG. AD is literally a poor man's KG. They are about as similar as it gets. KG was just more refined in every area except shooting, but that wasn't necessarily an essential part for big men in that era. KG played for the worst run organization in all of sports so hes criminally disrespected by casuals and kids. Dirk isn't even in same stratosphere as KG. See what happens if KG landed in San antonio.....

[@coreystenson2010]

@GNB just stop, little boy.

[@raegardner6596]

YES!!!!!!LEBRON

[@MrBrow-cd3dj]

Corey Stenson AD far better scorer and defender than KG and can shoot from 3

[@isaacannanjr2371]

A lot can change in a year 💯

[@kingquads6982]

Rondo be smoking the same stuff that makes me forget my order at the drive through, didn't they play together at New Orleans?

[@Ingamesounds12]

Duhhhhh

[@regularjoe3658]

Yes they did. Whats your point?

[@Death-jl1cv]

Rondo + Ad & Dwight is already a playoff team.

[@thevisual5927]

I’d honestly rather have Howard over McGee

[@Gtech718]

Richard Jefferson accidentally knee Rajon Rondo in the face on Dallas Mavericks. 🏀💯

[@rashardstallworth9240]

The Lakers Defense is going to be 1 on the top in the NBA 19-20 season. Anthony Davis. Dwight Howard. Rajon Rondo. Danny Green and Javelle McGee

[@jaywaz680]

They already played together tho 😂

[@Youinnerstandme]

Jay Waz he’s saying in general not literally

[@1990758]

A bunch of bulshit compliments

[@tylito4764]

You took it wrong

[@regularjoe3658]

You didnt understand what he said tho 😂

[@PED_Fraudiola]

2:02 "A fun guy" Is this AD or KL 😆

[@dmav279]

AD get hurt with minor injuries every year, and seeing how laker injuries went last year, I wouldn’t expect that to change now

[@RichRoyal24]

Rondooooooo

[@JoshuaG1]

i haven’t played with a guy this exciting since i played with him

[@wbh5444]

He pictures champions

[@anzatzi]

Zach is a great writer and podcaster--seems out of it on TV

[@NPow94]

Boston still loves you Rondo

[@ethanmcquate8203]

Who saw the 🐐 in the background

[@MambaBreezy24]

Its really crazy that as a Laker fan, I hated everything and everyone who played for the green (Celtics) because of the Kobe Lakers-Celtics Big 4 Rivalry. And now after a decade later, I'm really glad we resigned Rondo.

[@dumb525]

so hes saying lebron isnt as good as anthony davis or garnett smh stop rondo

[@raegardner6596]

KG WILL RUN RINGS AROUND LEBRON!! LET'S NOT GET IT TWISTED!!!

[@oldskoolbeaten8129]

Hey YALL just remembered how KG Paul Pierce and Rondo had problems when Ray ALLEN left to play with LBJ they stopped talking to him Especially KG! Even shaded him at the reunion!

[@stbsole]

To those commenting: did you watch he interview? He talked about reuniting with AD. Blame ESPN for botching the headline

[@ballerbros]

They have a strong bench

[@marvinallen7117]

Lakers have a good squad

[@rebelsoundz]

Rajon Rondo hasn’t played with a guy this exciting since Garnett but still left The Pelicans for the Lakers

[@michaelreece3221]

BINGO

[@WookieChewie13]

No offer

[@raegardner6596]

HE DIDN'T LEAVE THE PELICANS, THE PELICANS DIDN'T CALL HIM BACK, DO YOUR RESEARCH!! RONDO WANTED TO STAY WITH THEM!!

[@rebelsoundz]

@Rae Gardner Rajon Rondo found success in New Orleans during the 2017-18 season and reaffirmed his place in the league as a savvy veteran. The Pelicans looked like a great fit and it was expected that Rondo would re-sign. Apparently, Rondo was in the process of working on a deal when he blindsided them. After the Los Angeles Lakers offered Rondo a one-year deal worth $9 million, the veteran point guard gave New Orleans five minutes to make a decision. Clearly, Rondo’s mind was made up. But when push came to shove, Rondo fled for greener pastures in Los Angeles. The 32-year-old guard jumped at the opportunity to play with LeBron James in LA and he barely gave New Orleans the opportunity to change his mind.

[@raegardner6596]

@@rebelsoundz SORRY BUT YOU'RE WRONG, I WILL NEVER BELIEVE RONDO JUMPED AT A CHANCE TO PLAY WITH LEBRON, NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!, NOW IF IT WAS WHO WOULD GIVE THE MOST MONEY, YES ANYBODY WOULD GO FOR THE MOST MONEY!! RONDO PLAYED AGAINST LEBRON FOR YEARS, AND GOT UNDER LEBRON SKIN!!. EVERYBODY WANTS A RONDO ON THERE TEAM, BECAUSE RONDO IS ALL ABOUT WINNING.

[@JacobBBB307]

Who else saw that wild goat at 1:16

[@servdv]

If you take out McGee and put Howard in and then look at that line up imagine everybody in there prime that would be crazy.

[@ancilditzen9377]

Rando the truth

[@russlmao7091]

WHO'S HERE AFTER HIS PASS TO AD FOR THE BUZZER BEATER AGAINST DENVER

[@tg6092]

But didn't he already play with Anthony Davis? I didn't even watch the video yet but the title has me greatly confused.

[@dsg3053]

Says a lot that Rondo didn't mention Lebron. Rondo knows who he made the playoffs with...LeBrons playoff mode button was out of order

[@toxicmelody6228]

I'm sorry! I'm starting Dwight over JaVale, he's a better rim protector, a much better rebounder and just better at everything else all around.

[@dariusburnett1055]

Toxic Melody Howard gotta prove himself again

[@toxicmelody6228]

@@dariusburnett1055 Prove what exactly?! There hasn't been a year where he didn't average a double double?! All his stats are much better than JaVale's, and he's still an amazing defensive anchor. JaVale barely average a double double and he tires easily due to his asthma, not to mention his gets bullied on the low block

[@Zooted504]

It’s cool keep shading the Pels! 😤 we coming!

[@bryaneddy2647]

You know Paul Pierce is sulking in the lunch meeting at ESPN after these comments

[@abhimanyupatil1148]

AD is more exciting than Lebron. I can see it in this stage of Lebron’s career.

[@VerbILL9]

He's sneak dissin Bron

[@camarijaybooth]

To be fair he didn’t play much with neon 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@VerbILL9]

@@camarijaybooth pretty big omission it seems calculated and they were rivals

[@matu4500]

1:13 the GOAT walks in

[@devvv4616]

Loll that Pelicans core minus Jrue Holiday just went to the Lakers.

[@raegardner6596]

THERE'RE LA PELICANS NOW!!!

[@mitternaaachtmaster6028]

They would've given GSW problems in NOP if Boogie didn't went down before playoffs...I mean they swept the 3rd seeded blazers and GSW only got Looney, Zaza and Mcgee going against top 5 PF and Center in AD and Boogie...I've also noticed GSW having problems with true Big Men like Boogie, Embiid and M. Gasol/Randolph

[@kensheebattousai]

This roster got me think "what if they had kept Luke Walton as head coach?" He would have been the whole talk of the beginning of the season and the first to blame after any loss or close game versus a weak team.