Once Rajon Rondo was released by the Memphis Grizzlies, the Los Angeles Lakers moved quickly to sign him back into the fold. The team was reportedly looking for another point guard and the 15-year veteran fit the bill as one of the most important pieces during the team’s 2020 championship run.
Though last season didn’t go as well as he would have hoped with the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers, many presumed Rondo would step back into the same role he occupied previously with the Lakers as a relied upon guard off the bench. But apparently, that won’t be the case.