When considering why the Los Angeles Lakers might be giving “strong consideration” to signing free agent guard Rajon Rondo, one idea that didn’t come immediately to mind for me might have been the most obvious. While Rondo doesn’t fulfill the Lakers’ desire for “shooting and defense,” he does add veteran experience.
According to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times, that’s exactly why the Lakers want him. In addition to reporting that the Lakers would only offer Rondo a one-year deal if they decide to sign him and that Rondo’s’ team reached out to the Lakers first, Turner adds that the Lakers see Rondo as a potential “mentor” for rookie point guard Lonzo Ball.