Rajon Rondo on the 2008 Boston Celtics Championship Season, Winning with LeBron and Lakers & More

This week, we got the one and only Rajon Rondo up in here to chop it up! Rondo takes us back to getting drafted 21st overall and then making a name for himself alongside KG, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen in Boston. The guys dive deep into the legendary 2008 Celtics championship season and how Rondo’s unmatched basketball IQ, masterful passing, and iconic moves made him a true fan favorite through the years. Two-time NBA champion Rajon Rondo everybody – tune in! » Subscribe to Knuckleheads: youtube.com/@knuckleheadspodcastTPT » Visit The Players' Tribune website for the latest written and video content: https://www.theplayerstribune.com About The Players' Tribune: Welcome to The Players’ Tribune, a media platform that presents the voices of professional athletes, bringing fans closer to the games they love than ever before. Founded by Derek Jeter in 2014, The Players’ Tribune aims to provide unique insight into the daily sports conversation and publishes first-person stories directly from athletes. From video to podcasts to player polls and written pieces, The Tribune strives to be “The Voice of the Game.” Get More of The Players' Tribune and Knuckleheads: Official Website: http://www.theplayerstribune.com/ Twitter: https://playerstribu.ne/Twitter Facebook: https://playerstribu.ne/Facebook Instagram: https://playerstribu.ne/Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube: https://playerstribu.ne/YouTube Knuckleheads IG: https://www.instagram.com/knuckleheadspodcast/ Knuckleheads FB: https://www.facebook.com/KnuckleheadsPodcast/ More from Knuckleheads: https://playerstribu.ne/knuckleheadspod 00:00:00 : Intro 00:00:58 : Bust Yo' Ass 00:01:42 : Growing Up in Louisville. KY 00:03:04 : Oak Hill Academy 00:08:33 : McDonalds All-American 00:10:36 : Kentucky 00:17:27 : Draft Process 00:18:23 : Boston Celtics 00:20:08 : Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen Trade 00:25:05 : Championship Season 00:27:04 : Sam Cassell's Impact 00:28:57 : Developing IQ 00:30:34 : First Year with Big Three 00:37:37 : Boston's Winning Culture 00:38:45 : First All-Star 00:41:30 : Losing KG in the Playoffs 00:42:56 : Fourth All Star and Injury 00:47:21 : DeMarcus Cousins 00:53:04 : Los Angeles Lakers 00:55:58 : Rondo Jr. 00:57:47 : Buck's Coaching Gig 00:58:53 : Start, Bench, Trade 00:59:33 : Starting Five 01:02:38 : All-Star Game Thoughts 01:04:21 : Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis Trade 01:06:58 : First Purchase 01:08:27 : Kevin Garnett Stories 01:10:35 : Outro