Rajon Rondo tells Jeff Teague about playing for Celtics, winning title with LeBron James | Club 520

We’re back with Season 2, Episode 63 of Club 520 where Jeff Teague and the guys are joined by Rajon Rondo to discuss playing for Kentucky, winning a championship alongside Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen with the Boston Celtics, winning a another NBA Finals with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers during the pandemic, and much more!
Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
02:00 - Best NBA Draft Class ever
05:00 - Rajon Rondo would have left Kentucky
09:00 - Declining offer with Louisville
10:10 - Rondo's Oak Hill Top 5
11:15 - Oak Hill vs. Montverde
18:00 - Coaching AAU + AAU parents
23:20 - NBA Draft story
24:45 - Playing on 2008 Boston Celtics championship team
29:15 - Working with Doc Rivers, KG, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen
31:45 - Rondo + Avery Bradley backcourt
33:30 - Playing with Pelicans vs. Portland
36:20 - Chicago Bulls playoff misfortunes
44:00 - Playing against Derrick Rose in his prime
45:30 - Lakers bubble championship vs. Celtics 2008 championship
47:30 - Jamal Murray is the truth
50:45 - Fan purposely calling Rondo Chris Paul
53:30 - Recognition from the NBA greats
55:40 - Rondo playing with a torn ACL vs. Jeff Teague's Hawks
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[@romazerati1344]

rondo face after “D-Lo” 🤣🤣 the moment of silence was insane work 😭🏌🏾‍♂️

[@prettytone2089]

Lol bro transformed into Big Draco for a second

[@xchxmpagnepxpix]

Time stamp?

[@swishfs1068]

At what point

[@jaiwonmartin7302]

14:27 😭

[@Dat621]

He tried to play it off 😂😂 NAH nigga we know what you meant

[@j-dreethesteeringwheelhold2930]

I like how rondo acknowledged B-henny and didn't act like he is above him because he didn't play in the league, like all the other guests

[@drakedrizzy95]

Facts

[@ryleyrobicheau2915]

I lost my mind when Bhen checked him.. "hol on I let you have the floor" 🤣 this man is wild

[@himothy3699]

Nah fr

[@TheNyion912]

B hen is 🗑️

[@jeremyrobinson4725]

1@1¹r​@@ryleyrobicheau2915

[@Heem_B]

We need a Part 2 with Rondo g. Get him on the set. Talk about the relationship with Kobe, the disconnect with Ray, and just more hoop shit - all levels. Great chemistry

[@CyberRaze11]

Absolutely

[@DrDanDungus]

and punching CP3 in the face lmao

[@R1CHW1N]

Going from skilla baby to rondo is so goated. Best podcast in the world

[@Nilloth]

Every athletes love them fr they gonna have fire guest

[@ChiTown2HTown]

Rondo’s face when yall mentioned D Lo is crazy lol😂

[@anthony30569]

Timestamp?

[@MaxJulien2701]

He was hating. Dlo was cold as shit in HS. Ben Simmons also. They easily getting the ball up the court lol Rondo trippin

[@urdad60]

@@anthony30569@14:27

[@courtneysmith1558]

​@@MaxJulien2701but not when it really counts. You can be nice in the regular season, but it doesn't mean anything if you disappear in the playoffs.

[@lees5953]

@@MaxJulien2701😂rondo college chip and 2 nba chips…he only hates Chris Paul

[@jfdcm3]

Rondo was a double/triple double machine. I remember him dislocating his elbow against Miami and still played through it. Real example of a dawg, he was insane 😤

[@Teardrop_Tune]

D wade did that on purpose I'll never forget that

[@Fier07112]

Wasn’t that when they were saying he was in heavy discussions for MVP? I remember him having crazy assist stats in consecutive games…. Like 15+ over GAMES and even a few 20+ assist games!

[@OkHarley]

I remember being a kid watch that on tv and was hyped when rondo returned

[@Halfasian_Halfamazing]

​@@Teardrop_Tune faxs bro , changed the whole momentum of the series

[@Halfasian_Halfamazing]

​@@Fier071124 sho!

[@everyonecanachieve]

“We had DAWGS! You ain’t name no dawgs. This man named Ben (Simmons)” -- Rondo🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@psychido]

“That was overseas on ya boy Sergio Rodriguez” the fact he still remember the player and everything Rondo a monster for name dropping like that 💀

[@richierich4330]

Fasho. And for b hen to know all these mfs is crazy too. He really tapped in like he say

[@shanceeaton9508]

Sergio Rodriguez was the starting pg for one the top 5 non-USA national teams of all time . Gasol bros Spain with Rudy Fernandez

[@scamcreds]

😂😂

[@isthatdave55]

⁠@@shanceeaton9508Rudy Fernandez was pretty nice ngl, he was a menace in mycareer 😐

[@Just.nape.]

@@isthatdave55in that legend mode also in I think 08-09 2k Rudy was a beast

[@kalthema]

“Why kg bark at me?” Lmfao hilarious everytime

[@Rio_Glenn]

That Chicago & Boston series was definitely legendary

[@318GrandMan]

It's so underrated. But the best back and forward series

[@2kjaypay513]

He was the best player in that series

[@MnyMar]

Greatest series I’ve ever seen

[@JAlves88]

Guessing ur talking about the series where rondo was on the bulls n got hurt. That was a fire series. The series where Rondo was a Celtic vs the bulls was wild 2 with Ray Ray and Ben Gordon going wild in a o.t game, whole series was wild.

[@MnyMar]

@@JAlves88 lol naw first round series 09

[@jwizz4036]

Rondo one of the GOAT pure PG to ever play the game. Future head coach no questions

[@Nilloth]

His kevin garnett project is gonna be fire 😂

[@jwizz4036]

@@Nilloth facts little man don’t even know how great he’s about to be when he gets his size. Hopefully him an little rondo stay together the whole way

[@logicoveremotion3321]

BIG FACTS

[@JermaineDurham]

rondo my fav pg

[@thegoat2874]

Haliburton better

[@zay300089]

“Steve got that mouthpiece to get players there”, is a crazy statement b hen 😭😭😭

[@hoodietrece4776]

Super diddy

[@MrPickIt]

😂😂😂

[@dedrickconnell]

😂😂😂

[@progressty1869]

How didn’t they catch that 😂🤣

[@YNEForpres]

"Them niggas fucked me" -rondo no.9

[@FlawdaBoy4]

Might be the best guest they done had so far. Rondo had fun with the boys and dropped gems

[@maliksmith6154]

No pause on the Jeff “He knows how to work two big men” is crazy😂😂

[@NBAPlayersAssociation]

This is the best interview of rondo. It feels way more authentic. Most of the other interviews are very media trained speech patterns

[@airmcnair06]

Yea i heard his all the smoke interview recently and he was in business media mode. He is waaay more authentic here. Prolly cause they at his crib too

[@MnyMar]

@@airmcnair06100%

[@Oldasianguy]

​@@airmcnair06different time. He was going through some stuff when that happened. Lately, he's much more stable. Legal stuff pretty much done.

[@Oldasianguy]

He's pretty chill with Rachel and boogie.

[@Matthew-uy5ez]

Time to mix it shake it pour it

[@jcgang6844]

The eBay might be better bro 😂😂😂

[@MnyMar]

I was cracking up

[@MrTiz-jq9dp]

Met Rondo at my job one night. Gave me an autograph and everything he’s one of my favorites ever

[@KTKZon58]

Number 9 should be in them Boston rafters💯

[@Adot150]

Facts

[@JAlves88]

They should but also need 2 chill cuz we about 2 have no numbers left 😂

[@ryanm4074]

mannn rondo was really my fav pg coming up, the fake pass lay and the finger wrap was too cold. legendary pg fr

[@johndenver7035]

Rondo one of my favorite playoff players to watch

[@retrotv1988]

The no shoe pod is crazy lmaooo

[@WrightOne89]

They’re in Rondo crib bro. When niggas walk in my house shoes off at the door. Respect my home.

[@Racoons4Change]

I got all carpet you not wearing shoes in my house either 😂

[@conjboi4556]

@@Racoons4Changeqc

[@buggaba]

No shoes in the house

[@retrotv1988]

@@Racoons4Change rondo a true floor general fr

[@jisaiah.t]

Rondo cool, super humble for being one of the best pgs

[@youngniek]

This shit the only thing that gets me through the work week without puttin hands on someone 😂💪🏼

[@jordanthomas4049]

The real assist god

[@richiewatson2260]

I love rondo man😂😂.. “Dlo😶..”😂😂

[@campopi1066]

Rondo IQ Was Crazy Passing Ability Was Unmatched, That Ball Fakes Was So Nasty ! When They Added That Shit To 2k Along W/ Jamal Crawford Behind The Back Golden Age Fasho !

[@ajreal8120]

Rondo got the house where u gotta take yo shoes off at the door 😂

[@DarrylReese715]

Rondo is my favorite PG ever, since I saw him as a freshman at Kentucky! Salute to the man!

[@user-bo4wq5hx8s]

Was he the pg when Kentucky won the chip?

[@NeverNotHoopin]

The way Rondo looked at Jeff at 14:30 was like "I tought you know basketball" 🤣

[@AerialPenn]

Rondo is a legend and appreciated on every NBA team he wore a jersey for. Boston Celtics Sacramento Kings Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Los Angeles Lakers New Orleans Pelicans I still think Cleveland fucked up not bringing in KG and keeping Rondo an extra year to try to develop Garland, Mobley and at the time they had Lauri and Kevin Love.

[@Peasy313]

⏸️ calling Dwight Howard freaky deaky is crazy😂😂😂😂

[@afrosamurai125]

@themainsuspect94145:18

[@eghck.push_]

@themainsuspect94145:19 😂

[@christien6230]

When they say that 😂

[@eghck.push_]

@themainsuspect9414 5:19 😂

[@spritedan6672]

@@christien62305:20

[@warrenphillip3184]

@ 38:16 The fact nobody said no diddy or pause is crazy work

[@dhardwayproductions6445]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@biggooombah4150]

"I then ran into some people " The people Lebron james 😂😂😂😂

[@jamjam9564]

Mane 💀💀💀💀

[@saifthobani527]

Time span

[@successkev3152]

Teague literally left his shoes by the door 😂

[@WealthyWon]

Rondo one of the reasons I became a Celtics fan .. I was in 6th grade in 08

[@theyprada3576]

Damn unc

[@WealthyWon]

@@theyprada3576 🤣 yea n pops now

[@Senwot2000]

Rondo’s voice doesn’t match the way he looks 😂😂😂

[@KJ-gr6ho]

How

[@slimm7848]

“Let’s get these 🥷🏿’s man.” - Avery Bradley 😂

[@wavesinthe5112]

😂😂

[@JDLIVE773]

That man said “dlo😶😶🫤” 🤣🤣

[@ericperez639]

One of the best pods ever. Always loved rondos game real dog. Definition of a true point guard

[@Kaybaptista]

14:31 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. That’s NNNassstttyyyyyy work bruh

[@ryanoke7717]

honestly seeing jeff teague read tha script for tha ad at tha beginning was juss as entertaining as tha interview 😂😂😂😂😂 idk why that part had me weak

[@chach7339]

People forget how good Simmons was in HS because of him now. Dude would’ve went number 1 out of HS. He was ridiculous

[@DNipp]

Lmao he was a all star like 2-3 years in a row before that Atlanta series 😂😂😂

[@Mad_Intalect]

@@DNipp All NBA as well, 3rd team and 2x Defensive first team.

[@BoosterGoldEarth6]

On his scouting report for college and draft. It said Don't take basketball serious

[@ricojonz3]

Rondo interviews are always top tier when the questions aren’t cookie cutter questions s/o to 520

[@ceemann21]

One of yall best interviews hands down!! Rondo cool as hell man, always been one of my favorite PGs since back when he was at Kentucky 💯💪🏾 S/o Rondo future HOFer 🫡

[@elijahgreaves3805]

I can’t believe Avery Bradley was on timing like that 😭😭

[@thurmanharrison]

The voice crack on “meaning every stitch “ 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lnlsnchz]

Rondo my fav player. Teague my fav podcaster. This is just so cool. Favorite episode so far!

[@axelarroyo3286]

This man Rondo ALWAYS showed up in the playoffs. Just like Sam Cassell he always stepped up and showed how important he was on the court. The regular season is one thing but Playoff Rondo was a force for sure.

[@abradleyqb15]

Bruh we need more unfiltered Rondo takes

[@louisandrews9499]

Yall messed up for not talking about the game he played with only 1 arm. Classic moment there

[@noahj1144]

I really have never been a podcast guy, if i listen to something its gonna be music, but this pod has become a must listen to any time yall drop somethin… guests be great but yall as a crew are great as well. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@7Mic7ah7]

Rondo like leave ya by the doors by the door

[@jjenk021]

Love hearing Rondo talk hoops. Great interview fellas 💪🏾💯

[@biggerthanballinkendrickho8340]

Rondo just set the bar with this one. Interview an OG Allen Houston from the Knicks

[@kennyopinions17]

Let me talk to you Nah let ME talk to YOU 😂😂

[@jroc828]

Oh this is gonna be dope.

[@jamarone5902]

Thank you. 1 of 2 of my favorite pgs

[@versecpt]

Thank you! Rondo is a real one and funny af. Love his authenticity

[@amirehenry5470]

Man I fw Rondo so tough !! That’s my favorite PG! I wanted him to come to Houston so bad and he went to Dallas.

[@thedadzone1981]

Jeff Teague is so funny his comment about Rondo watching AAU game film 😅😂

[@AZJones-uf4qj]

Definitely the best interview!!!

[@willstafford2421]

this my favorite podcast man i swear

[@gyle91]

Rondo will always be one of my favorite Boston Celtics of all time I would have loved to see him get one more chip with them.

[@214chris]

GREAT INTERVIEW🔥🔥🔥RONDO ONE OF THE BEST TO DO IT

[@D.Jay..]

Why they still runnin promo for the march tour dates? Its may 😂😂😂

[@CLYMA1.5CHAINZ]

I am one of the biggest Rondo fan. Love listening to his stories

[@Bezuss]

One of the Best Episodes Fasho 🖤

[@Biggboy29]

DJ you asking all the right questions my nigga! Salute 🫡

[@user-di2ll6je1q]

I love the new set up I hope you guys keep it like this so much more relaxed

[@notoriousvic1412]

Rando was a perfect guest. He invited back anytime

[@kevinredd3354]

Fire episode 🔥 502 Legend on the cast!

[@CryptoInFocus]

Hometown heroes and my favorite PG 🔥🔥🔥

[@sierrawilliams3370]

#9 favorite player of my time. Loved watching him play for the Celtics!

[@matt4tay4]

RONDOOOOOOO!!!! Excited for this one

[@Christ_the_great]

The intro be killing me. Teague with that strong ass squint, Wells with them thick ass glasses. Mix it shake it pour it 😂

[@edx108]

I never seen Rondo laughing before lmaoo that’s how you know this is top tier interview

[@beforedawn673]

Rondo and Bradley was a menace of a defensive backcourt 🥶

[@juancortes6940]

Great episode!! The goat

[@Tmaccc]

Best episode fasho

[@mvts158]

Bro nobody talking about Teagues crazy voice crack in the ad? 16:02. 😂

[@bumpy1100]

Thought I was trippin

[@86Sentra]

Dawg yall so childish 😂😂😂

[@Dino.be.stoned]

Thought my AirPod was fallin out

[@Jahibowden]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@yoyo41210]

Thank you for letting him talk!!! Great episode

[@duecehunchos673]

My 2k17 lineup with Rondo Holiday Gordon Ad and Cousins was OP I never lost

[@gadelbenisrael4215]

Rondo need to do more podcast already know this gunna be 🔥

[@davids8618]

0:53 always my fav part of the pod

[@djdoghead6490]

the guest i beeeeen waiting for bruh my fav ever

[@Dino.be.stoned]

Y’all boy be killin y’all wit tha ads 😂😂😂 the EBay one

[@richierich3895]

This shoulda been another hour fire episode 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jarvaroushill2714]

I was hype when Rondo came to Atlanta, I was hoping he’d mentor Trae and be his OG.

[@him37404]

Now we just hoping someone will take his contact

[@jarvaroushill2714]

@@him37404 😂😂😂not me, I want us to bring a proven star or hooper to go along with him, n JJ. I wanna keep Dejounte but if we gotta trade one trade Dejounte.

[@jakesanchez9754]

Woke up at 8am waiting for ts to drop lol

[@YCBanksMusic]

This might be the best episode 😂

[@soulja304]

As a Chicago native fan, I absolutely loved and hated that Celtics team. Absolutely legendary rivalry.

[@demarcohicks587]

The Avery Bradley topic was hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂

[@papigonzo7140]

38:15 they did what?!!! no pause?! yall abt to make me mad 🤣🤣🤣

[@86Sentra]

They couldn’t do it in his crib 😂😂😂

[@UnknownBeezy]

What are you 14 grow up

[@himothy3699]

Lmfaooooo

[@thakiid8568]

Yo you funny as shit

[@GoldMoufP]

Rondo face when they mentioned D-LO gotta be a new meme fr lol

[@978962]

Rondo a legend. That playoff series for the bulls he was cooking.

[@SychoMedia8]

Rondo def the truth.. I remember when Jimmy Butler and D Wade was throwing young players under the bus. Rondo was PISSED and called them out for calling THEM out. Thats when I knew he was a real 1.

[@photonoptics7623]

One of the best episodes

[@Shmitty2023]

Best show yet!

[@IHurdNuk]

This was Lit we need the ticket and Paul Pierce next

[@bigibb]

Doug Bibby! Great coach! I played with Rondo in high school, dog was a beast 💪🏾