NBA Legend Rajon Rondo Sends Instagram Story Message To Damian Lillard

Rajon Rondo made a post to his Instagram story for Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard.

Nov 12, 2019; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (9) reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Milwaukee Bucks held media day on Monday, and they have now opened up training camp for the 2024-25 NBA season.

Instead of hosting practices in Milwaukee, the team went to California for training camp.

The journey starts in California.#UltraDrip pic.twitter.com/SjgjxYfuXa

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) October 1, 2024

On Tuesday, NBA legend Rajon Rondo made an appearance at the team's practice.

Rondo played seven seasons for Doc Rivers on the Boston Celtics.

He made all four of his NBA All-Star appearances when Rivers was his head coach.

Via The Bucks: "Guest coach Rajon Rondo at camp in Cali."

Guest coach Rajon Rondo at camp in Cali. pic.twitter.com/j5IQkgfABx

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) October 1, 2024

After the day, Damian Lillard posted a photo with Rondo to his Instagram story.

Rondo then reposted the photo with three emojis.

Rondo wrote: "🔒😤😤"

Rajon Rondo IG / October 2

Fans will likely love seeing the interaction between the two, as they are both among the best point guards in NBA history.

Rondo finished his career with averages of 9.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 1.6 steals per contst while shooting 45.6% from the field in 957 games.

He helped the Celtics and Lakers win NBA Championships.

Apr 11, 2012; Boston, MA USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Larry Drew (right) and Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers (left) watch as Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (9) drives the ball in the second half at the TD Banknorth Garden. The Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks 88-86 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images

As for Lillard, he is going into his second year playing for the Bucks.

After spending the first 11 seasons of his career with the Portland Trail Blazers, he was traded to the Bucks during the 2023 offseason.

He finished last year with averages of 24.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 42.4% from the field and 35.4% from the three-point range in 73 games.

Dec 23, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) brings the ball up court in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

The Bucks will play their first game of the season on October 23 when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers.