A subplot to LeBron James passing Michael Jordan for fourth on the NBA all-time scoring list and the Los Angeles Lakers slipping further from the playoff picture, was Rajon Rondo plotting down in a courtside seat at Staples Center upon checking out of the game.
It was not the first time Rondo wasn’t seated with teammates on the bench, and considering there was just 48 seconds remaining when he was substituted for, it seemed innocent enough. However, the situation went viral on social media, leaving Rondo to answer for his actions.
He downplayed the matter, noting it was not the first time he’d sat somewhere other than the bench.