Rajon Rondo Reacts to Kevin Garnett’s Comments About ‘Breaking’ LeBron

Retired Celtics star Kevin Garnett made a few awkward remarks about Lakers superstar LeBron James during his appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast. It was a wide-ranging discussion, and the Celtics legend said that he and his team were the reason LeBron had to sign a deal with the Miami Heat in 2010. Rajon Rondo doesn’t quite agree on this one. He is a former teammate of Garnett’s and now plays alongside LeBron. The veteran was asked about Garnett’s comments.

Garnett is convinced that the Celtics “broke” LeBron in Game 5 of the 2010 Eastern Conference Semifinals, pushing him all the way to South Beach. The Celtics had just taken a 3-2 series lead, and several players tried to get in the king’s head. At the end of the game, the Cavaliers were defeated in six games. LeBron took off his Cavs jersey on his way through the post-game tunnel. Was this the last time he wore a Cavaliers jersey? That’s what most fans wondered.

“We broke LeBron,” Garnett said on the podcast. “You understand how he got to Cleveland, how he got to Miami, Bill? You remember that?”

Rajon Rondo disagrees with Kevin Garnett

Rondo is a great friend with some of his former Celtics teammates. He didn’t provide a direct response but did say that LeBron is an excellent teammate.

“He’s blowing up everywhere right?” Rondo said in reference to the increased media attention around Garnett’s comments. “I love LeBron. He’s one of my favorite teammates I’ve ever played for. He’s a very unselfish person.”

Rondo decided to leave the past in the past. He is on to greater things.

“Can’t really hate him honestly,” the veteran said. “Back in the day when we played against him, that’s the mindset that you have. …It’s a different perspective actually being in the locker room with him and understanding how genuine of a person he is off the court.”

The Lakers lost the game to the Milwaukee Bucks, but they have an excellent season. LeBron’s team is 24-5 at this point, and they have a chance to win a title.

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