Rajon Rondo is one of the best point guards in NBA history.
The two-time NBA Champion is most known for his time with the Boston Celtics where he made four All-Star Games.
Rondo was the 21st pick in the 2006 NBA Draft after two seasons at Kentucky.
The 39-year-old has now graduated from the school.
Via Yahoo Sports: “Former NBA All-Star Rajon Rondo graduated from the University of Kentucky today with a BA in Communication
Rondo starred for the Wildcats from 2004-06.”
Former NBA All-Star Rajon Rondo graduated from the University of Kentucky today with a BA in Communication 🎓
Rondo starred for the Wildcats from 2004-06. pic.twitter.com/sdRp8Zbf9R
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) May 9, 2025
Several former NBA players commented on the news (via Instagram).
DeMarcus Cousins: “👏🔥”
Quentin Richardson: “🔥🔥🔥🔥”
Troy Daniels: “🔥🔥🔥”
Rondo spent the first nine years of his career with the Celtics.
During his second season, he helped lead the franchise to the 2008 NBA Championship over Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Via StatMuse: “Rajon Rondo is the first player in NBA history to win a title with both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics.”
Rajon Rondo is the first player in NBA history to win a title with both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. pic.twitter.com/bmr3i7nxUS
— StatMuse (@statmuse) October 12, 2020
Rondo spent time with the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks, Atlanta Hawks, LA Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers over 16 seasons.
His career averages are 9.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 45.6% from the field and 32.4% from the three-point range in 957 games.
Via Basketball Forever: “Congratulations on a great career, Rajon Rondo!
2× NBA champion
4× NBA All-Star
2× NBA All-Defensive First Team
2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team
3× NBA assists leader
1x NBA steals leader”
Congratulations on a great career, Rajon Rondo! 🙌
🔸 2× NBA champion
🔸 4× NBA All-Star
🔸 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team
🔸 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team
🔸 3× NBA assists leader
🔸 1x NBA steals leader pic.twitter.com/ldPZ4Op3Bj— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) April 2, 2024
