Rajon Rondo will sign with the Lakers after he clears waivers Monday, according to ESPN. The one-year deal is reportedly worth $2.6 million. Rondo was a great teammate on the 2020 championship team, and the coaching staff praised him consistently.
Rondo is 35, He is a 15-year NBA veteran who spent last season with the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers, averaging 5.4 points and 4.4 assists in 17.1 minutes per game. Even his mythical playoff form struggled last season with the Clippers.
Rondo would not be joining the Lakers to play a particularly big role. But his success in 2020 proved how he can impact a winning team both on and off the floor. As long as he’s comfortable with the idea of not being in the rotation to start the season, he should be a valuable addition to the Lakers.
