Celtics' Rajon Rondo could join Bucks coaching staff as full-time assistant

Jon Conahan

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Rajon Rondo is a legend in Boston. A member of the 2007-08 Boston Celtics championship team, Rondo played a big part in the team winning a ring. 

The Celtics have done nothing but win for much of their existence, but Rondo played a massive part in that in the later stages of the 2000s.

However, he was last seen around the NBA in a small coaching role with the Milwaukee Bucks. He wasn't an official coach, but he helped them in some capacity, with multiple photos going around of the former All-Star.

According to the Milwaukee Journal, it's possible that Rondo's role could expand with the Bucks. They added that Doc Rivers, another former Celtic, who coached Rondo, is expected to be the head coach next year, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Rondo get a chance to be on the staff. 

“The one name to keep an eye on is Rajon Rondo. The former player was around the Bucks quite a bit in a consultant-type role and Rivers made it clear he’d like to hire the former point guard full time. It would not be surprising if Rondo is formally hired,” they wrote.

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During his time in Boston, Rondo was named to four All-Star games in a row and averaged more than 11.0 assists per game multiple times. 

He last appeared in a game for the Celtics during the 2014-15 season, and bounced around the league a bit after that, but he has a 16-year NBA career under his belt, and would be a nice addition for the Bucks coaching staff.

Jon Conahan

Jon Conahan is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. A 2022 Penn State University graduate who majored in journalism, he was also a member of the school's D1 baseball team. His work has been featured on Sports Illustrated, Heavy and other outlets. Jon makes home in North Jersey, but also resides in Cape Coral, Florida, for parts of the year. He’s an avid fan of the New York Yankees, Miami Dolphins and Milwaukee Bucks.