The Los Angeles Lakers brought in a number of veteran free agents this summer to join LeBron James on the new-look roster, including veteran point guard Rajon Rondo.
With starting guard Lonzo Ball dealing with injury issues last season and undergoing knee surgery during the summer, the Lakers prioritized bringing in a capable floor general who could step into the starting lineup in a pinch.
The decision to sign Rondo certainly raised eyebrows around the league. In the past, the playbook for building a team around James called for plenty of shooters, which doesn’t describe Rondo.
While he can dish with the best of them, Rondo is largely ignored by defenses on the perimeter, though his three-point shooting has actually crept up to respectable levels over the past few seasons.