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21 Nov 2024 · 1 min

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In this informal interview on the Draymond Green Show, former NBA point guard Rajon Rondo shares his unconventional journey to professional basketball, recalling that he once imagined a career in the NFL and didn’t watch basketball as a child. He contrasts the experience of winning a championship in Boston versus Los Angeles, emphasizing that the only parade he ever attended was the 2020 NBA bubble celebration, which he describes as the most memorable moment of his career. Rondo pays tribute to veteran players—Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett—referring to their influence as "universities" where he learned about body care, work ethic, and longevity. He expresses frustration with the league’s apparent ageism, noting a perception that the NBA is eager to push out older players, a sentiment he describes as a "big wake‑up call." Throughout, he conveys deep respect for his teammates, gratitude for the platform, and a wish for continued health, ending with a friendly sign‑off to Draymond Green.

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One of the most brilliant basketball minds that the game has ever seen.
Rayjon Rondo, welcome to the show, my brother.
Man, appreciate that, man. Appreciate that love. I didn't watch basketball growing up. Wow. That's crazy. I thought I was gonna be an NFL player.
Boston championship versus a Los Angeles championship.
You can't compare it. The 2020, we was in the bubble, so we didn't get a parade. So I've only had one parade, and that was the most amazing thing that's happened to me in basketball. He was the one that held me accountable. You say KG is your vet? No, I went to all universities. Paul Pierce University, Ray Allen University, and Sidney University.
What was Paul Pierce University like? Paul Pierce.
I told you, I never seen nobody take care of their body like him. He's arguably the greatest player of all time. So for me, I just seen it every day on his regimen. I think maybe you're like 12 or 10, 11 for me, all my homies was gone. It was like, damn, the league don't want the vets no more. Big wake-up call for me. Like, they ain't playing with y'all old fellas. They trying to get you out of here so they can have people. To me, I thought they could control. Much love, much respect, man.
Appreciate you, brother.
Stay healthy, my dog.