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Former NBA Players React To Rajon Rondo Personal News
Sep 30, 2013; Waltham, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) talks to reporters during media day at the Celtics Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images David Butler II-Imagn Images

Former NBA Players React To Rajon Rondo Personal News

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI  |  By Ben Stinar  |  Last updated May 10, 2025 1:00 AM ET

Rajon Rondo is one of the best point guards in NBA history.

The two-time NBA Champion is most known for his time with the Boston Celtics where he made four All-Star Games.

Rondo was the 21st pick in the 2006 NBA Draft after two seasons at Kentucky.

The 39-year-old has now graduated from the school.

Via Yahoo Sports: "Former NBA All-Star Rajon Rondo graduated from the University of Kentucky today with a BA in Communication

Rondo starred for the Wildcats from 2004-06."

Several former NBA players commented on the news (via Instagram).

DeMarcus Cousins: ""

Quentin Richardson: ""

Troy Daniels: ""

Rondo spent time with the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks, Atlanta Hawks, LA Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers over 16 seasons.

His career averages are 9.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 45.6% from the field and 32.4% from the three-point range in 957 games.

Via Basketball Forever: "Congratulations on a great career, Rajon Rondo!

2× NBA champion
4× NBA All-Star
2× NBA All-Defensive First Team
2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team
3× NBA assists leader
1x NBA steals leader"


This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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