The Lakers may be considering hiring the 2020 champion as an assistant coach.
On January 10, 2020, in Dallas, Texas, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers was assisted by Rajon Rondo and Jared Dudley after colliding with Dorian Finney-Smith of the Dallas Mavericks during a game at the American Airlines Center.
According to a recent column by Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times, former NBA All-Star Rajon Rondo, who won the 2020 championship with the Lakers, is being considered for an assistant coaching role with the team. Speculation about the Lakers’ coaching staff has been circulating, with other potential candidates including Scott Brooks, Sam Cassell, and Jared Dudley.
Rondo, who spent three seasons with the Lakers, is known for his basketball intelligence and played a crucial role in winning two NBA titles during his career. He is now being looked at as a potential addition to the coaching staff, along with other candidates like James Borrego and Jared Dudley, under potential head coach JJ Redick.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Lakers are still in the process of selecting their next head coach, with Redick being a top contender. If Redick is chosen, Rondo could bring valuable experience and insight to the coaching team alongside a new head coach.