Rajon Rondo on Death of True Point Guard, Flawed AAU System, Media Future | EXTRA SMOKE Full Episode

A little EXTRA SMOKE coming your way to cheer you up on this Monday! The guys are joined by one of the games best point gods and the newest member of the ALL THE SMOKE Productions family, Rajon Rondo, to talk about the changing NBA game. The NBA champ opens up about the new generation of hoopers and the struggles they face. Also, Rondo shares his thoughts on the globalization of the NBA, the 2024 Celtics and who can compete with them. Plus, he discusses going back to school at Kentucky and his experiences.
#nba #allthesmoke #kgcertified #mattbarnes #stephenjackson #rajonrondo #kentucky
00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:33) - ATSP family, Back to school
(00:05:30) - New Generation of Hoopers
(00:10:20) - Lack of 'Point Gods'
(00:15:00) - Jokic
(00:19:40) - 2024 Celtics, NBA Globalization
(00:22:00) - Threats To Celtics, West Winner
(00:25:30) - Oak Hill Hall Of Fame
(00:29:30) - Career Retrospective
(00:37:23) - End
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[@jpesicka999]

Rondo is what the Celtics needed in 08, what the Lakers needed in 2020, and what All The Smoke needs in 2024.

[@27cooperjustin]

Shit if we had him at his age against the warriors in the finals I think he makes a huge difference. IQ alone. He wouldn’t have allowed Tatum and brown to make so many mistakes

[@qtluv27]

This!

[@theonewhoisbetterthanyou3570]

You was sitting on this comment for a min lol.

[@3xclusivemusic]

Ik this is unrelated but yo is my music fire😂😂 on my page

[@zacharygabbard5374]

U tryna cook in the comment section😂

[@JIGGALANSKY]

People forget how good he was on the Pelicans too… very underrated point guard

[@begcoins]

Playoff Rondo, AD & Boogie?? Almost unstoppable.

[@turnerherb]

Dude had like 20+ assist one game, I’ve never seen that in the modern game. If they didn’t get hurt going into the playoffs it would’ve been interesting to see how that played out.

[@kevinlakeman5043]

@@begcoins Boogie was a 25/12 guy on that team, but the coach had him playing outside too much, causing too many turnovers. Why would you have Cousins at the top of the key initiating offense when you have Rajon Rondo as your PG?!?? Made no sense, and it didn't work. Cousins was leading the league in turnovers when he tore his achilles. N.O. brought in Mirotic and went up tempo on offense and beat Portland in the playoffs. Rondo led the league in APG again.

[@Soldier979]

Thats how I knew him and AD would click in LA

[@Kyle-zu3ll]

To this day I believe they would’ve cut the warriors reign in half if Boogie didn’t get hurt .

[@classicjp3132]

A podcast where a former player doesn’t need to talk about rifts, beefs, or points of contention in their career or career of others. I love a podcast like this

[@MrDiMES123]

Why not? That’s part of competition

[@Keepingitrealnothating]

Rondo we need you on the pelicans bro, come back.

[@IamnotJokic]

What do you mean? That’s all stack and Barnes talked about when they first started this pod. They just ran out of stories 😂

[@user-cc9vw4mo6g]

@@IamnotJokicyeah they both race baiting drama queens

[@BIGMAJPRIME1]

This is why Rondo is needed as a coach!!!

[@wildanmalik1819]

Can't wait to see him in a coaching career or any team coaching staff

[@jayclydeb6698]

He just waitin till Bron buy that team in Vegas.

[@mr.albert2847]

Nah not a Head Coach

[@s.llovesome9612]

He can’t get a coaching job because he has a terrible attitude behind close doors.

[@booqrdoit9138]

​@@s.llovesome9612 i bet it comes from his love of the game but I can see him coming across as an asshole during it but you gotta trust his process as your maestro. Who knows as coach

[@troyc7726]

Rondo is a genius man love hearing him talk ball

[@Suikojunkie]

facts

[@IamnotJokic]

What makes him a genius? This interview wasn’t even profound 😂

[@Certifiedgood]

Super big facts!

[@charlesislaw]

Great to see Rondo..Bron mentioned Rondo's greatness in Mind the Game.

[@TheHomieTitz]

Best podcast rn

[@thomasarmani]

Should have been bron and rondo hosting the podcast

[@moballardful]

​@@TheHomieTitzonly if you a Bron glazer. Club 520 the hottest thing smoking.

[@HomerunsamSOSA]

He’s my fav point guard ever

[@wizard8437]

@@moballardful… only if you’re a Bron hater is that true

[@omgvague]

Followed Rondo since his college days in my hometown. That boy was always gifted and smarter than 95% of any other player on the court. Once a wildcat, always a wildcat.

[@RickyWraith]

99.9%. One of the highest ball IQs ever

[@omgvague]

@@RickyWraith I was being generous but you're closer to correct. He wasn't always the smartest but its few and far between who were craftier and smarter. It just took him too long to develop a reliable jumper. Was his only flaw.

[@klee22112]

@@RickyWraith😊

[@kevinlakeman5043]

Nah, Jason Parker, Rashaad Carruth and the transfers who couldn't hang are no longer Wildcats for me.

[@jlui21]

@@RickyWraith -- sometimes being the smartest player on the court can cause unnecessary riffs on the team. But Rajon was a great PG -- even without FTs or outside shooting.

[@nathanielcranshaw7839]

As a diehard lakers fan I’m going to forever be grateful we had rondo in 2020 because I don’t think we win that championship without him thanks rondo💜💛.

[@joemcclellan8115]

Definitely do not he's the man

[@SDKNguyen1234]

Rajon Rondo stands as a great example of what to do after the NBA. The man is taking advantage of all his blessings that has been given to him ever since locked down and worked hard at it. Going to school to educate yourself on more passion after basketball is astounding. You give back, by being an example.

[@timothyjohnson2364]

Rondo a hall of famer! brilliant IQ ! floor general! champion ! 🏆

[@LeftyTito]

Rajon was my favorite pg in his time, even as a Miami Heat fan

[@HomerunsamSOSA]

Crazy ima heat fan and he my fav PG ever. I’m 33 btw so I seen some guys. Kyrie 2 JWill 3 J Kidd 4 Nash 5

[@xman3205]

hated Rondo as a Heat fan and as Florida Gator for the same reason. Special guy and player.

[@BelovedMilord]

WE NEED MORE RAJON RONDO'S IN BASKETBALL

[@brandong5676]

Haliburton & Jokic!!

[@HomerunsamSOSA]

@@brandong5676I don’t see it from either tbh. Because jokic main focus ain’t ball and Hal ain’t there yet

[@513TallPaul]

Very few understand the Game the way Mr. Rondo grasps it.

[@begcoins]

Him, Bron & maybe Nash.

[@JudahIAmKng]

Rondo said it best. It’s not that Europe is outshining us in basketball. It’s the fact the nba is going over there to get them

[@brandong5676]

They are outshining us. The last American MVP was James Harden 6 years ago

[@yvans.]

The reason why Europe is so called outshining U.S. ballers is because of the way America produces players through the AAU system. Jokic and Luka would have ended up in the NBA regardless.

[@JudahIAmKng]

@@brandong5676 you don’t know basketball. You letting the media fool you. Most nba players in todays game are nothing more than spoiled nba players children. Go into the ( Hood) like back in the day you will find many victor wembyas.

[@brandong5676]

@@JudahIAmKng Other than the “ I don’t know basketball”. Everything you said was spot on! I agree

[@isaiahmorris-knox4167]

@@yvans.Faxx US produces the players thru AAU and the bs NCAA and foreign players go pro at 14

[@emmanuelfaminu7522]

Rondo's Basketball IQ is genuinely crazy, he's explaining everything to be a great true point and basketball team and it all flows so naturally and is easy to understand, this is all signs of a great coach.

[@missenigma21]

Congrats on joining the All The Smoke Podcast family Rondo. Looking forward to the future content.

[@AllTheSmokeProductions]

Appreciate it!! More to come 💨

[@BRANDONWILLIAMS-px6xb]

Rondo 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯

[@bashiriasad789]

Rondo was ahead of his time, at the end of the true PG era. Shout out to him on this new chapter in life!

[@feliphaturner468]

Love Rondo, his camp was my first ever basketball camp in middle school and I was doing so good at the camp they wanted me to play with the high schoolers 🙌🏽I’ll never forget that experience!!! Legend

[@jcchambers7896]

He should really be a coach but he too real these dudes nowadays too emotional 😂😂 glad he on the pod

[@hull9181]

U preaching

[@shawn1819]

Man. Females tougher than dudes wit this new generation. I can already see Rondo gettin ina couple scraps wit the players before the pre-season ova wit

[@Scough04]

Gotta be honest it's been an evolution. It's been a combination of their heroes that they watched which weren't partially emotional but showed emotion. Then their parents influence which falls on the older generation. So, you can't put the blame on these kids that have only acted on what they have seen and experienced. There hero's and tutors had thought them to show that because now if people don't, they are told they don't have a motor and don't care.

[@sportsgamer2342]

NBA is still great now as a product but yeah the players are primma Donna’s this days. Too emotional

[@jamariowilkins8418]

I hope we get a rondo breaking down film and things. Would love to see him and Matt breaking down games together.

[@jeromebarnes5779]

Rondo is such a student of the game with a very high IQ

[@asanitheafrofuturist]

Rondo was one of my favorite players to watch when he played! He had some of the best assists I've ever seen! A true point guard for real

[@isaiahvasquez9853]

My fav PG made me fall in love with basketball

[@Rajonrondoo99]

Same Been a Celtics fan cause of him too

[@vrc3714]

Growing up in the Kobe era in LA, Rondo very quietly shared a spot as one of my favorite players. I was happy when he came to the Lakers, and even happier when we won a ring with him

[@jpesicka999]

27:26 When he said Stack and Stack knew who he was talking about. Stackhouse was such a baller.

[@i5C0R3Pi0N]

Besides Rajon being super real and a G, I like how he shelters his son from social media and keeps him focused on the goal. It truly is a distraction, it makes you lazy and takes away alot drive outta you. This man right here knew his role as a player, he honed his skills and was ELITE as a PG who made super smart calls and plays that made Rajon feared on the court. He didn't need to score even tho he could. That's why I respect people with their ego in check. He knew his role and played it every time and that's why all his teammates could count on him. Rajons battles with a prime D-Rose were also very entertaining. If I remember correctly Rajon said that D-Rose was his toughest match-up and D-Rose said the same thing about Rajon. Nowadays alot of player can do much more than back in the days, but I believe we truly need more specialists who are dominant in one particular area that gives teams a certain advantage. So to hear "de*th of a true PG" makes you almost think like "DAMN. This is true!". D-Rose kinda changed the perspective of a PG too, I watched him when he was on his best season thinking "This is what PGs do now?", then you have Curry who is kinda like a mix between PG and SG yet he's listed as a PG (he basically revolutionized that position is what I'm trying to say). It's def a interesting course of evolution to see. PS. Good to see Rajon joining the team.

[@Lakeshow82]

Rondo should be an Nba coach. I bet he'd do a better job than most head coaches now.

[@Roc_Official]

He would be better than Darvin I bet

[@Buildingease98]

Truly a unique and one of a kind basketball mindset, glad he’s joining the family 💪🏾🔥

[@chocolateladycap2773]

Congrats to Rondo on going back to school!!

[@TheIndianCelticsShow]

Locked in whenever rondo talks

[@user-zl1wx8pu9q]

MY FAVORITE PLAYER💪🏽im glad he is loved💯born in 2000 fell in love with the celtics in 08 and their little fast flashy point guard with the headband😭 every time he got the ball i knew it was in good hands

[@user-zl1wx8pu9q]

more information- i had his whole outfit head to toe when i was younger and went to the parks with it😭even the rondo edition hyperdunks and celtics jersey and shorts

[@michaela8802]

One of the most insightful interviews yet. Good shit 👊🏾

[@Peaceandrespect1639]

"Rajon Rondo #9" my favorite Celtic point guard period and the other NBA teams he played for ❤️🖤💚

[@rconley40]

Thats a blessing he going back to school & even better the NBA paying for it

[@baccaratmessiah4420]

How is only 30 min long damn need to be longer everything rondo said was fucking gems 💎 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@_Michael.Knight]

Rondo bringing that elite IQ to the Pod 💪

[@joshuaprobert9747]

I'm so glad Rondo is part of the show!! He was one of my favorite players to watch!!!

[@js0uthh]

Rajon on ATS! I love listening to Rajon speak about basketball. Cant wait for future content!

[@esantana6722]

Great guest, glad I got to Rondo on this platform.

[@puppetmastahs]

Impressive game IQ! 🔥 EXCITED TO WATCH MORE

[@jonathanlytle]

what a great fit! congrats gents

[@rayy1of1]

man this was a dope ass interview

[@Azeddinekpoper]

Rondon joining mind the game as a special guest gonna be mindfuck to watch 🤯

[@abdulbynum8671]

Can’t wait either getting popcorn to

[@BreezyDifferent]

One of the best PGs with complete IQ of the game. My favorite pg of all time, no bs.

[@kelvinhe273]

Halfway thru the episode and I’m loving it thank you for this

[@gerrimiccio9033]

All The Smoke is always captivating, best questions & make their guests comfortable to open up & be real!!! BRAVO 👏🏼

[@rayrawket]

Rajon my guy!! Alot of game in that funny shaped head lol that dude could ball. Very underrated

[@alfreoskarsson1688]

Insane. Well done boys! Great addition

[@mjiles85]

Let’s goooooooo I love it. Thank you for making this happen

[@1400Crash]

This episode long enough for a nice perso blunt , Thanks for the vibes 🖤

[@PepeAgain1025]

Its such a good thing that these NBA podcasts exist for the purpose of the game but also for ex-players that can further their careers post playing in a field they still have love for. Incredible knowledge for these younger players to learn from

[@02nupe]

Quality content here! Respect to all you gentlemen. 🏀

[@user-fc8nr6kd6m]

Watching Rondo helped mold my game. Both sides of the ball, dude was special

[@NEPTUNEBLUE5O2]

Rajon! 502 Stand up! Congratulations and We’re Proud of you Brodie! Keep going 🔥

[@dinoperakis2494]

Perfect group. Rondo and Lebron supplement one another for all of us, and it is with knowledgeable co-hosts who have high basketball-IQs for our benefit. Lebron and Rondo on different podcasts, simultaneously?!? So dope.

[@Ghostone11]

Thank you for this. Rondo is one of my favorite players and he hardly ever does podcasts.

[@slicetv9221]

Glad y’all brung rondo to the team. ❗️❗️❗️

[@MWtube_]

One of my all time favorite players a great true underrated guard in the league great addition to the show great content keep going up‼️🙏🏽

[@evansimmons2423]

Rondo x All the smoke is the perfect fit. Love to see this fr fr

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

I like rondo as a guest he knows a lot and when he speaks it's a lot of sense not too much drama just pure basketball.

[@ccarter_46]

Hell yeah, that’s a big 3 podcast right there; love Rajpn Rondo!

[@BobcatJoe18]

Education is forever! Great episode. Rondo a first ballet HoF

[@vittiriowashington5211]

Rondo continuing to evolve with the culture and giving back, is basketball greatness.

[@pathfinderjan]

This is my most favourite episode so far wow! Invite Rondo again Matt and Steph!

[@tha1408]

Rondo is the reason why I fell in love with basketball. That pass first point guard, defense mentality! #9 #rajonrondo #champ 🔥

[@KURD-1116]

Adding rondo to the podcast a great step forward especially with Bron and JJ getting their podcast going

[@danielpak7264]

Rondo was my favorite player growing up a true point guard his assists were different such a fun player to watch

[@kadeemanderson2606]

I love the intangibles.. box out. Positioning, defensive prowess/presence. Basketball for life

[@InfinitleYours]

Great interview with a very intelligent, well spoken, knowledgeable person ❤❤❤

[@chadbinette3201]

Rondo in his prime had some of the sweetest handles and when he wanted and needed to he could go get 40. One of my favorite players. Not many can say they won a ring with the Celtics and the Lakers .

[@coxval2635]

Rondo saves the day! I will watch with now.

[@munneypte4511]

A brilliant basketball mind. Couldn't stand him when he was on the Celtics but loved him on the Lakers and really appreciated what he brought to the league. Huge respect to a legit HOF'er

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

I couldn't stand him either while he was on the Celtics,but,LOVED him on all the other teams he played for.

[@munneypte4511]

@user-be7tc2bd6e to be fair i hate all Celtics players from my era growing up lol. I'm a Lakers die hard... but since Tatum and all them came it don't feel like the same rivalry I ain't trippin

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

@@munneypte4511 I'm a die-hard Laker fan also,but,this's a much different era,I really like Tatum and company. I'm not tripping either this Celtic team I like watching.

[@mikeevans122]

jus what we needed on a monday stak and barnes

[@vmapodcastshow]

Inspiring talk 🙌

[@tamarahenderson4885]

This is legendary!!! I miss those games when they played. Lakers×Celtics.. Good ol day's ❤

[@shomariwilliams9502]

Great segment and big congrats to Rondo 🎉👏🏆

[@sunriseeternity300]

Rondo was pure art on the floor. He makes my top 10 favorite players to watch list.

[@7770robi]

Rondo is the only player ever to win a championship with the Los Angeles version of the Lakers and the Celtics. Love his vibe, could listen to him talk basketball for hours

[@7770robi]

I can not stress enough how clutch Rondo was in the 2020 Lakers championship run. Rondo hit every clutch 3 we needed him to hit, and he's not even known for his 3

[@Mr.PR2000]

Man Rondo is such a professional! He is the type of guy to look up to! Retired and getting his degree and encouraging dudes to finish their studies 🔥 Always been high IQ.

[@Winterfreshmac]

This is why Rondo has always been my favorite PG.

[@user-fs2jw9en6j]

My G!!!! Respect!

[@begcoins]

Rondo so bright and his skills are underrated and will be taught to all guards in the future I'm calling it.

[@cuff421]

This is dope!!!

[@boombro4705]

Haha it’s crazy, he got a ring with the Celtics AND the Lakers haha so cool and oddly satisfying due to them being rivals 😂😂

[@vittiriowashington5211]

He definitely in elite company with them Ships

[@djdoghead6490]

my favorite player of allllll time mane idc if just being from boston is my reason why but i got my rondo jersey when i was like 7 in 2010 and happily always saw him as what 'it should look like playing basketball'. Truly an elite basketball person.

[@dana.j9062]

Rajon Rondo is an amazing intelligent basketball player both on and off the Court!! Now, he's about to join all the smoke, even going to be an amazing, exciting show !!

[@budiedimes2910]

Always be my number 1 best point god a fan of your craft 💚💛

[@tchrisbass5650]

Great episode. Good to see rondo

[@cwtcwt6915]

RR good to see you...havent even listen to a minute of you guys convo...when I saw RR I just know this is good...he's on the team...ATS team... let me pull up and go grab my smoke I'll b right back..

[@YRPAudit]

Rondo was one of the truest point guard ever. Man was helping other teams with their plays while on defense lmao

[@TrendSettaRico]

A player we hated to see (with Boston) but a player we loved to have (my Lakers), thank you Rondo 💪🏾💪🏾💜💛

[@NeekoZeno]

Love Rondo! One of my favorite PGs ever!

[@jayroll42]

GREAT ADDITION STAK & MATT!!💯💯💯

[@alr818]

This pod sounds so much more serious and interesting compered to certain other pods/shows..

[@yvonneshelton2505]

You guys just get better every time

[@corybaby101]

Love it Mane

[@Javin4Man]

dope episode! I'll see Rondo this weekend for an AAU torney. He has a nice program and a good 2030 team.

[@timbradley944]

During the Lock Out year I went to Chris Paul's game at Winston Salem State University. That was crazy! Rondo is that dude for life.

[@romecatolico3549]

GREAT TO SEE YOU RAJON RONDO MY GUY