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Two-time NBA champion and former Cleveland Cavaliers player Rajon Rondo has officially retired from the NBA after an illustrious 16-season career. The announcement came during an episode of the “All The Smoke” podcast hosted by former NBA players Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson.

Reflecting on his decision, Rondo, 38, expressed a desire to prioritize spending time with his children. He acknowledged the significance of his basketball journey, emphasizing the invaluable lessons and experiences gained throughout his career. Rondo emphasized his disciplined approach to the game, highlighting that his success was the result of setting and achieving goals rather than merely dreaming.

Rondo’s most recent stint was with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2021-22 season, where he played 21 games and showcased his trademark defensive skills and playmaking abilities. Throughout his career, Rondo earned a reputation as a four-time NBA All-Star, four-time All-NBA Defensive Team honoree, and three-time assists leader.

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His basketball journey includes notable achievements such as winning an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008 and another with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Rondo’s tenure in the NBA saw him playing for various teams, including the Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans, Atlanta Hawks, and Los Angeles Clippers, in addition to his stints with the Celtics, Lakers, and Cavaliers.

Over the course of his career, Rondo maintained impressive statistics, averaging 9.8 points, 7.9 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game across 957 games, with 733 starts.

As Rondo bids farewell to professional basketball, he leaves behind a legacy of excellence, leadership, and dedication to the game. While his retirement marks the end of an era, his impact on the sport and the teams he played for will be remembered by fans and fellow athletes alike.