Rajon Rondo Moved 11th On All-Time Playoff Assists List
Los Angeles Lakers veteran Rajon Rondo jumped into 11th all-time on the playoff assists list in Game 4 against the Houston Rockets.
Rondo passed Detroit Pistons Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas. This time he rushed past Boston Celtics superstar Dennis Johnson. Michael Jordan is next on the list with his 1,022 career playoff assists.
Rondo’s playoff assists happened during his time with the Boston Celtics. The Lakers veteran averaged 9.2 assists in 92 playoff games with Boston. This includes 11.9 dimes per game during the 2011-12 season. He also averaged 12.2 assists for the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2017-18 season.
From what we can see, Rondo has been stacking his assists for quite some time.
The Lakers entered the playoffs with an injured Rondo. He fractured his thumb right after arriving in Orlando. The team couldn’t provide any information on his return, but he was cleared earlier than expected.
Lakers players look forward to seeing the best of Rondo. He has an excellent playoff experience and this makes him a good fit for the Lakers.
The former All-Star was supposed to have his debut with the team during the first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers. However, his back spasms had a different story to tell.
Rondo returned for the start of the Western Conference semifinals against Houston. He has an incredible performance, and LeBron approves that.
Rajon Rondo to provide more assists in the playoffs
The veteran scored 10 points, nine assists and five steals in Game 2. He finished the game with +28 in terms of plus-minus. In the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s game, Rondo took the lead and hit multiple three-pointers. He scored 21 points and helped the team take a good lead.
Rondo is an important member of the Lakers rotation and his playoff experience keeps getting better.
LA goes after a title, and Rondo will have a big saying in the process. LeBron praised his playmaking skills and young Lakers follow his steps. It’s a big season for Rondo and his teammates. They have been waiting for this for quite some time.
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