Rajon Rondo On Kobe In The Finals, LeBron and KG As Teammates Basketball Genius & More

The Old Man and The Three is BACK! And we have an amazing interview in store for you all. This week, JJ Redick welcomes in Rajon Rondo (The Boston Celtics / Los Angeles Lakers / Chicago Bulls & more). Tommy is at The World Cup supporting Team USA so it's just JJ and Rondo this week. We're psyched to be back so let's get to it!
Topics include: Rondo's first impressions of being JJ Redick's teammate in high school. What those early days with the Celtics were like and why he requested a trade his rookie season. Being teammates with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen. What made Kevin Garnett SUCH an amazing teammate. Why he thinks the game DIFFERENT and what basketball intelligence means to him. Trying to outsmart Brad Stevens and Erik Spoelstra during his time with LeBron James and The Los Angeles Lakers, his injury that signified the end of his time in Boston, what he's learned from coaches like Doc Rivers, Rick Carlisle and George Karl, why he thinks the Dwyane Wade, Rondo, Jimmy Butler Chicago Bulls teams didn't work, feuding with Chris Paul, battling Kobe Bryant and The Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals, how he views his career as a whole and so much more.
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[@JJRedick]

Thanks so much for watching, everyone.

[@kushasia3758]

I named my son Jj Redick can I get a like?

[@tylergriffith2230]

Please stop talking in the beginning of your interviews

[@skylararetakis2222]

Rondo is an INTJ

[@skylararetakis2222]

​@@tylergriffith2230shut up. We love JJ

[@CantEditDaTruth]

@@tylergriffith2230aye yeah what up with that 🤣🤣🤣🤣 i always skip thru it but it is funny somebody else pointed that out

[@DaMonstaMasta]

Rondo always will be one of my Favorite Point Guards. He was so so so Unique and could really make an impact every way.

[@SincereLove810]

Definitely! Rondo knew his role and didn't try to be more than what he was unless he needed to be. He could score if he needed to but was cool with playing defense and passing. Was a crafty rebounder as well. Every night he was a walking triple double threat, but didn't chase the stats.

[@bones3142]

100%. Rondo is one of those players that you can put on any team and they will get better. Was never the best scorer, but he will give you elite playmaking, elite defense, and smart overall basketball that will make everyone better

[@keywhonpowns1474]

yes! love rondo

[@kevcolli6678]

I feel like Rondo being your favorite point guard is a personality trait 🤣 so many people feel the same way. That 08 Celtics team broke the nba and a 24 year old was the point guard with no experience, no nothing and he looked like the wisest, highest IG player on the best team. Great time to be a ball fan.

[@jacobmontgomery1954]

One of th best

[@basmets]

I love how when JJ literally says: “You were just f*cking annoying”, and Rajon doesn’t even react - not a chuckle, not a polite smile, no smirk. He just agrees.

[@byranttaylor1535]

Cause he knows he was doing is job

[@jmacmall]

Just two Dallas Mavs legends chopping it up. Love to see it!

[@manonthemoon379]

Dallas GOAT Rondo

[@amrelarcher8990]

I totally forgot JJ’s Mavs career 😅

[@iProvidings]

LOL I'm dead

[@JJRedick]

lmao

[@camarapeople11]

yooo GOAT comment 😂😂

[@JSmith-kh4vo]

Hopefully, Rondo gets a chance to be a head coach one day in the NBA. A great mind like his should never go to waste.

[@TheShadow84]

Jason Kidd got a chance, Rondo should also 😎

[@lilHippo]

Rondo vs Chris Paul coaching would make good stories ESPN wise

[@rayraytheog]

A COLLEGE BASKETBALL TEAM SHOULD SIGN RONDO FOR AST COACH OR SUM

[@Fr3nzY_17]

Rondo head coach along side LBJ would be cool

[@diablejambe3460]

@@lilHippo beef history part 2 between those two in the making lol

[@jcmaybenot]

Rondo's impact was 48 minutes. Truly always locked in from the bench. He changed the NOLA squad and showed that Jrue's true position was at the 2.

[@aamirkhuller6277]

That team could have been soooo good if Boog was healthy

[@Book.of.Treason]

@@aamirkhuller6277 boog was healthy when they got swept vs the warriors though

[@alendominguez8186]

he wasn't@@Book.of.Treason

[@alendominguez8186]

he went from average guard to one of the best in the game, Rondo really made him better

[@ajdaking507]

​@@Book.of.Treasonboogey tore his Achilles in February so nope he wasn't on the court during that warriors-pelicans series

[@DeeManGamez]

Fun fact Rondo is 1 of 2 players in NBA history to win a ring with the Lakers and Celtics. #pointGOD

[@ComaAlpha]

I thought he was the only player to do so

[@ComaAlpha]

Minneapolis in the 50s? Doesn't count.

[@EnriqueHombre]

Rondo set trippin with them green and yellow rags

[@Ducksrule123]

@@ComaAlpha same franchise. of course it counts

[@SkwisgaarSkwigelf-69-420]

Won both the teams their 17th title. Seems destined.

[@mybrainisshortcake]

Will never forget Rondo's performance for the broken Bulls in the playoffs, that will to win is unmatched.

[@clutch7548]

Also swept the Blazers when he was on Pelicans. So many underrated playoffs

[@lpt19880723]

also back to the floor in a playoff game with an dislocated elbow

[@Earl_TheSquirrel]

I remember that he was in demon mode man

[@DongSuLong]

His playoff run with AD on the Pelicans too. I remember being so hyped for AD after that run thinking he’ll finally gets some help next season and start competing. And that was the offseason that they went out and signed Boogie too i believe. Cant really remember but it was a hell of a run for AD and Rondo

[@Earl_TheSquirrel]

@@DongSuLong Bro they looked so cohesive I remember that too Rondo was special

[@Levonk1]

My name is Levon Kendall not Jason :) and I only had 40pts on you guys :P Was a pleasure to play against you both and kudos on the great careers!!

[@bdukes8075]

Only thing this channel missing is time stamps great show

[@thsu8]

Seriously, how hard is it to make timestamps?

[@fallhasfellboo8430]

😂😂

[@Luka_theDon]

@@thsu8🤣🤣🤣

[@MnyMar]

Rondo is one of my favorite point guards ever. He used to stress me out in his prime in Boston but I love how authentic his game is and his intellect that he brings. Future HOF easily.

[@GrimReaper-er8uu]

Rondo so underrated throughout his career ong

[@MangosInTrees]

Rondo is one the best guests ever to be on the show. Great episode!

[@fallhasfellboo8430]

🎉😂❤

[@Chipdusty]

Rondo is my favourite point guard of all time, I used to watch him as a little kid when he played for Boston and remembering how beautifully he played the game, how he would dive for every ball, go for any steal, completely lock up his opponents on the court. He would make the craziest passes, his style of play had so much swagger to it all while he so quiet at the same time. having such a big impact all while not being the top scorer of each game. I loved his style of play so much I remember trying to play like him, I was a short kid 4’9” in middle school didn’t make the basketball team, I couldn’t shoot or score the basket if my life depended on it😂 When I got to highschool I grew a little taller not much to 5”4 and I tried out for the team, still couldn’t shoot the best but I made it finally. Although I was shortest player on team I was fast and I was agile, shifty. my defence was my top priority, I boxed out every play offensively or defensively, played hard on defensive I was the most annoying defensive player like because I was reading passes and often disrupting plays causing loose balls (which I dove for everytime), I had the most steals on the team and disruptions and I was never a starter. In my last year my team won our city championship because I boxed out and secured a rebound against the best and most athletic player on the opposite team who towered over me. We were tied up heading into the final seconds of the 4th , that rebound led to an inbound pass that scored the final shot of the game. Thank you Rondo, without your inspiration I would have never made that team and experienced something like that without it. I wish you played with lebron one more year after that chip,‘your impact on that Celtics chip was huge and it was huge for the 2020 laker chip, a damn legend. HOFer, has a ring for the 2 organizations with the most championships in the NBA and nba rivals, one of my favourite PG of all time the behind the back fake pass layup package was unstoppable ,

[@zagonialpar9208]

On a real note.. great yo have you back. J.J. you are obviously one of the best out there, always coming with great content and analysis.

[@JJRedick]

Thanks for watching

[@michaelhoman7748]

@@JJRedickI bet money you ain't JJ

[@markswoooooo209]

Even if it wasn’t it just deserves credit for appreciating it.. relax

[@michaelhoman7748]

im relaxed - i agree its still good the channel comments@@markswoooooo209

[@michaelhoman7748]

​@@markswoooooo209 bruh im relaxed chill, its all fun and games

[@solo_0001]

Rajon is the man, I miss his game so much . so UNDERRATED for me defs top 75 player all time 💯

[@GingerSantaClaus]

Top 75 of the 21st century no doubt

[@fupalover]

Top 15 PG all time

[@Eric-mc6qr]

Please bring Rondo back on. Can't wait to hear more from him!

[@EasyMoneyMills]

Jeff Teague needs an Episode! I know for a FACT this would be one of the funniest videos & it’d be pretty interesting hearing about their moments on the court too.

[@ordude1]

facts

[@amadiolanrewaju-demus6618]

JJ we need D Rose! Chicago Legend. Rose and Rondo will forever be my 2 favorite pgs

[@WookieChewie13]

As a celtic fan and 2010 finals heartbreak still fresh, this is GOLD. Cant wait

[@factreid9224]

As a laker fan who lives with that 2008 loss. I’m glad we feel the same pain lol

[@Icronics]

@@factreid9224like toxic exes lol. we caused each other the very pain we find solace in

[@TOShorts]

Dude it was over a decade ago...move on lol

[@winstonsmith11]

​@@TOShortsYou're not a real fan.

[@winstonsmith11]

​@@factreid9224Same, bro.

[@TheeKing7]

Thank you for interviewing one of my all time fav PGs. I can't wait to listen in on this convo. I'm pumped

[@Naptownroc]

One of the GOAT PGs. I remember Rondo playing in the Finals with his left hand against Kobe.

[@thepiissingponny]

It really feels like these two really enjoyed talking and really respect eachother. One of my fav episodes

[@bones3142]

Massive W. Rondo is my favorite point guard of all time. Unreal player. I hope he gets in the Hall of Fame

[@DDivZzZ]

Rondo was the player that made me fall in love with basketball! Every time he touched the ball, I felt like something good was going to happen. Glad to watch this episode!

[@Rosecityboii]

Rondo made me realize you can impact the game more than scoring and passing respect to a legend

[@papalane2729]

This is one of JJ’s best interviews ever!!! Salute to #9 Rondo, one of the most underrated & best all around PG’s ever!! A point god for sure!!!

[@sinnncere1680]

I used to hate on rondo way back, but he quickly earned my respect and will always be one of my favourite pgs. That epic bulls vs Celtics series was insane!

[@DahEric23]

Bring back Rondo! His insight on the game is amazing. Love to hear more

[@switters3]

My big brother made me watch Rondo vs Rose a million times. One of the greatest battles in NBA history. I can't believe it didn't come up in this interview. Rondo is going to make basketball 'The Sweet Science' like boxing.

[@charl_lee]

I remember watching Rondo as a rookie and it’s so crazy to think he’s 16 years in. He impacted the game in so many ways

[@richardrojas6306]

Great memories watching Rondo play over the years. A True Leader. He will make a Great Coach one day.🏀

[@rjroberts2844]

This is an amazing episode, anybody that wants to learn from a beautiful basketball mind needs to watch this.. Great interview💯👊🏾

[@gringostarr7858]

Rondo may have quit on my mavs and coach Carlisle, but man he is still one of my favorite PG's of all time. Gritty, high IQ, insane wing span and hand size, highlight reel passing & ball fakes, tenacious defender, was doing the triple doubles before it became trendy. Now helping as a coach at Kentucky.

[@Traww619]

2x Champ Rajon Rondo🏆🏆 🏁

[@davionbrown90]

People forget when the big 3 left him in Boston his stats was like Westbrooks triple Double

[@mattdotts]

less scoring but even more dimes

[@Since1992CRM1]

No it wasn’t lol y’all hate the great Russell Westbrook fool a 30 pt triple double is not the same please stop stupid narratives

[@brandonthompson6094]

We back with a legend Ragin Rondo let's get it. 1 of my favorite pgs of all time with rod Strickland j kidd and Tim Hardaway

[@UnderGroundSkoopTV]

Thankyou for dropping the full ASAP !

[@CantEditDaTruth]

RONDOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! ALWAYS BEEN MY FAV PLAYER EVER AFTER FINALLY FINALLY GETTING TO HEAR HIM SPEAK IN DEPTH HE’S MY UNDENIABLE PG GOAT NOW

[@PatrickBattice]

I'm very satisfied with the content of this video, nice to hear you up and healthy it appears JJ, What an honour to see my Point God Rondo,... Big Up!

[@mbj920]

Rondo is my favorite player of all time

[@jbiggernu]

Severely underrated as a player. It was frightening to see how good he was when he started to come into his own with Boston. Can you picture him with the Celtics now?

[@theblackmanwholaughs6670]

He's actually the perfect fit and is exactly what they need, but Brad Stevens soured the relationship...

[@byranttaylor1535]

Championship!!! That kind of point guard is what we r missing

[@codyferrell1896]

JJ you def one of my favorite players of all time. But my boy Rondo - might just be my favorite player growing up. Only can imagine how much more you two seperatley could of accomplished if it wasnt for unlucky injuries. But regardless - you two are still complete success stories; and impacted the game of Basketball in your own rites. Jah Bless.

[@alexactable3009]

The guy that got me into basketball. Rondo will always be my favorite player.

[@lowkey_high_output160]

I absolutely loved rondo at Kentucky you could tell he would be a special player in the league he was one of those pgs that made you want to be a better passer regularly games in college and the league he would get 20 plus assist often

[@Sam-eo2ky]

love it JJ always great to hear the insight y’all got for us…helping all of us improve though this

[@bulgrim7650]

Rondo is one of the most slept on point guards in the league period. I would pick him over cp3 don’t care what anyone says Rondo is on my team for real.

[@atl.rehabdealz8186]

I loved the interview JJ. I have been a Celtic fan since 1970. Rondo is one of my favorite players along with so many other Celtics players. My enjoyment in your interview came from not hearing the usual fluff tiff. I also wanted you to be a Celtic JJ. Damn good interview.

[@jacobfrancis3891]

This was one of the coolest interviews ive ever seen. Im a happy celtics fan right now

[@mrstealyogril9426]

Rondo is the reason i got into basketball and also the reason im a Celtics fan. One of my all time favorite players.

[@MrTurner612]

Rondo Is My All Time Favorite Player To Play This Game. I Would Argue With My Homies Daily About Him Being The Best PG In The League. Love This Interview And I Hope The Celtics Put Him On The Coaching Staff I Think He Could Bring A lot To The Team

[@KAG1216]

Court vision, control of the pace of the game and sees a play even before it happens . A genuine point guard.

[@romeobodeodo]

Great interview. Great to have the best podcaster back interviewing an intelligent and articulate player.

[@AlexM-yw7xw]

Great conversation with one of my all time favorites. Thank you JJ!

[@allis8379]

amazing interview!! Loved rondos game for 15 years , now I understand why

[@MVPhurricane]

man you can just see how attentive and thoughtful rondo is in his eyes-- the guy seems hell bent to answer every question as thoughtfully and truthfully as he possibly can. clearly a very smart guy.

[@seowth]

THERE HE ISSS! He's back! One of the best out there doing it 💪 Welcome back JJ

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

One of my favorite players, prime Rondo was an animal. Later in his career he always found some way to contribute and change games, born winner.

[@Recyclopps]

Will always be one of my favorite players. The Avery Bradely Rondo backcourt was so much fun to watch.

[@jimbodhat6250]

Finally got a interview from my favorite player ever. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@piotrekzprod]

Rondo the legend! Watching the episode right away

[@RH_DB]

Rondo will forever be my favorite player of all time.

[@jmfmitch]

Mine too!

[@tavinwallack24]

When I played basketball, Rondo was the guard I played like. All mental. I know what it's like playing basketball with that pure mindset

[@drewbreezy5854]

Love em or hate em, you gotta respect tf outta Rajon. Real legend in his own right.

[@christianwilliams8797]

I love basketball because it’s a thinking man’s game. This particular show is your best work yet in my humble opinion

[@TrahNO2]

Favorite player of all time. I watched that 2010 run and each series he had big moments. The fakeout on Bron where he scooped it back around to TA, the hustle loose ball/shake score on Jwill in Orlando, and all his heroics in the Finals, matching up with Kobe. Then 10 years later he wins a game in TD garden as a Laker 🤦🏼‍♂️😂 I was turnt up anyway when I realize who hit it. One of the greats fasho

[@brendanhunter389]

One of my fave players as a kid. Smartest player i have ever watched. Would make a fantastic coach

[@FlatWHDF]

Smart player!!!! We need this to be taught throughout life. Find your way in any situation given.

[@deykno87]

About time y’all back

[@aaron1069]

my favorite player of all time, im a soccer player and he makes me LOVE playmaking and going to get a bucket when you need to, you're him Rajon I will always appreciate you

[@omars8679]

Redick not sure if you will ever read this, your top tier brother. The ability to have a quest naturally open up through genuine questions you have is GOLD! It’s a win win!! You get answers to questions you’ve had (win) all while your viewers get a glimpse of a conversation they would never hear otherwise (Win). ESPN FoxSports could have Rondo on as guest but we all could agree either 1)Questioning would be BS 2)Let’s say they asked the same question, Rondos response would be different. Anyhow keep it going! Much love

[@DOXO881]

46:13 for the part about Lakers series

[@preetisulm]

Thanks boss 😊

[@kingkyrie5140]

Real MVP

[@PDillz]

Love love love and miss watching this guy play on a high level.

[@II-Narcissist-II]

Been a fan since you was a dukie JJ, love what you’re doing now. Keep up the great work fam

[@h.o.p.e808]

At one time, especially from 09-10, he was my favorite player behind Kobe. If not for injuries, the point guard list would be different, at least top 10, defensive, offensive, and pure fire in him to win would have been historic. I’m not even a Celtics fan, but they definitely have my respect

[@addictmindset6348]

thanks jj for this interview i always show luv when the dj play the song

[@jackofeliciano]

Bring him back please!!!

[@zacksoulevolleyball]

So good to have JJ back. This podcast continues to have the best guests and most insightful conversations.

[@aqueelkadri8371]

Ayyyy such good news to have this in the background to ease my mind during work. My mind was already at ease but ya know what I mean

[@uzi978]

Rondo was a great rebounder because he has gigantic hands, could snatch the ball out of the air with ease. It's the same reason he was able to do that behind-the-back fake move that left so many opponents completely out of position. He was also really quick, and could sneak around guys to grab boards. He was one of my favorite Celtics to watch ever, such a creative and crafty player, who always gave everything he had. Wish he could have played his whole career in Boston, but not many guys can say they've won a title with the Celtics AND the Lakers. Definitely deserves to go into the Hall of Fame.

[@Grandmaster_Vic]

One of my favorite players of all time. Him, Kobe, and KD are players that I pay attention to the most on how they approach the game through interviews. In a weird and cringey way I like taking some of their approaches in implement in my life or at my job.

[@bullit199]

Rondo is just one of the smartest and most competitive winning players. Of course getting points is the name of the game but look at all the other winning things he’d do at a high level for his size and position, and under pressure. Really underrated PG!

[@IsaacClark23]

I could sit here all day and listen to this man dissect the game. Truly an amazing basketball mind.

[@nolant5791]

Love listening to Rondo talk. My favorite player of all time 🍀

[@jesusm341]

One of the 🐐’s imo. Great interview

[@desmondfoster7204]

Rondo most definitely my favorite player

[@jake96ist]

I hated playing against that little menace in 2k11, always in the post grabbing boards dropping my team chemistry 😭. Big respect rondo 🫡

[@jacobmontgomery1954]

Rondos my boy man. I love this guys dude fr. One of the best true PGs of all time hands down

[@9kevtorres]

rajon rondo was my favorite player growing up. i used to model my game in high school & college after him. he was my GOAT back then.

[@fedelercari]

Rondo, my favorite PG ever, and with KG passion for the game, the reason I'm a Boston Celtics fan!

[@stevenrosario8859]

My favorite player growing up man, great podcast JJ. Cheers to great season

[@donmarquis08]

To have "differences" with a fellow HOF PG and still being able speak on his name in high regards... Great interview and a NEEDED perspective from an all-time great.

[@duffstrodamus3233]

People do not remember how good Rondo was. So good. Also has the best high school highlight of all time

[@terrygoosedowning171]

Out coach the coach, brilliant. Great interview. 🤘🤘

[@rg.7598]

Thank God One Man & the Three are back, order has been restored

[@Eddan4]

Thank you for dropping this jj

[@user-jw5qj8kv2y]

I miss the days when the Chicago Bulls had Rajon Rondo, Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler. Back then, Butler and Wade used to criticize the Bulls' young players.

[@amadiolanrewaju-demus6618]

back when we had heart, no one could replace Noah, Jimmy, Taj, Hinrich. 2017 was probably the last of a Bulls team with some passion and toughness. we need those type of players man

[@piccolomair]

That was one of the worst bulls teams in recent memory. It was assembled not to win games, but to put butts in the seats and at the end of the season for wade and rondo to say what a great org Chicago had to help mend the teams reputation among other free agents..... It didn't work.

[@ichirosuzuki2252]

2022 bulls maybe didn't have toughness so much but they had heart. Lonzo anchored the defense and oiled the machine, but once he went down it fell apart@@amadiolanrewaju-demus6618

[@Earl_TheSquirrel]

​@@piccolomair You didnt watch

[@amadiolanrewaju-demus6618]

@@piccolomair we almost beat a 1st seed that playoffs 😭 2017-18, 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 were worse in my opinion

[@rm367]

Ughhh glad to see you guys are back

[@dvngrr]

My favorite. Hooper. Ever. Love you for this JJ

[@georgeg7258]

maybe the most underrated player in the modern era