When Rajon Rondo signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, the organization touted his championship experience and ability to serve as an extension of head coach Luke Walton on the court. Rondo was given an opportunity to start, which he did at the beginning of the season.
He was suspended two games into the season and upon returning filled a role off the bench. He’s largely remained there, however, due to Ball’s ankle injury that will likely sideline him the rest of the season, Rondo has been forced into more playing time.
Rondo is still a good player, but his best days are clearly behind him, and his 32 minutes per game average returning from his second hand injury in January could be too much of a tall order.