NBA Fans React To Rajon Rondo News

Former Celtics star Rajon Rondo will not serve jail time.

Feb 19, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Celtics 100-94. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Rajon Rondo is one of the best point guards in NBA history.

He most recently played in the league during the 2021-22 season when he appeared in 39 games with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers.

That year, Rondo averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists per contest while shooting 38.6% from the field and 35.2% from the three-point range.

Earlier this year, the 38-year-old was arrested during a traffic stop.

Via Bleacher Report on January 30: "Rajon Rondo was arrested Sunday in Indiana on misdemeanor charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, drug paraphernalia and marijuana, per @WDRBNews"

Rajon Rondo was arrested Sunday in Indiana on misdemeanor charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, drug paraphernalia and marijuana, per @WDRBNews pic.twitter.com/K1lYUcUPIv

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 30, 2024

On Tuesday, WDRB.com reported that Rondo will not serve jail time.

Via Basketball Forever: "Rajon Rondo has pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm in Indiana. He won’t serve jail time, but will be placed on probation for 180 days.

The former NBA guard was arrested in January after being pulled over for a traffic violation.

The police found marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a 9mm handgun in his car. The drug charges were dropped as part of his plea agreement."

Rajon Rondo has pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm in Indiana. He won’t serve jail time, but will be placed on probation for 180 days.

The former NBA guard was arrested in January after being pulled over for a traffic violation.

The police found… pic.twitter.com/pg9f2BKK4c

— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) September 3, 2024

Fans reacted to the news on social media.

Via @4600sportsnutz: "With these charges Rondo won't be considered for a coaching position in the NBA."

With these charges Rondo won't be considered for a coaching position in the NBA.

— 4600SportsNutz (@4600sportsnutz) September 3, 2024

Via @NYCDaFuture_: "Lakers Still sign Rajon Rondo to b an assistant coach 👀😂"

Lakers Still sign Rajon Rondo to b an assistant coach 👀😂

— NYCDaFuture (@NYCDaFuture_) September 3, 2024

Via @KyleCelt33: "Given the story, let’s be clear - this is former Lakers Guard, Rajon Rondo."

Given the story, let’s be clear - this is former Lakers Guard, Rajon Rondo. https://t.co/QMdAlj8ibN

— Kyle (@KyleCelt33) September 4, 2024

Via @theinventor1: "What the hell how did I miss this come on rondo please stay away from trouble you my celtics point guard of all time"

What the hell how did I miss this come on rondo please stay away from trouble you my celtics point guard of all time

— Theinventor (@theinventor1) September 4, 2024

Via @dparks24: "People really thought the lakers would hire him with this s**t going on"

People really thought the lakers would hire him with this shit going on https://t.co/muF5DylOW0

— Parks (@dparks24) September 3, 2024