Immediately after Rajon Rondo agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Lakers, reports surfaced that he would be given an opportunity to compete with Lonzo Ball for the starting job at point guard.
Walton would later confirm as much, explaining the Lakers would evaluate all options to fill out the lineup around LeBron James. Now, with Ball still recovering from offseason knee surgery, the Lakers are poised to begin the 2018-19 season with Rondo in the backcourt.
What role Rondo would fill for the Lakers has been discussed ad nauseam, though he’s expressed a willingness to do whatever is asked of him.