Longtime NBA point guard Rajon Rondo hung up his sneakers on Monday night. After 16 seasons weaving magic on the court, Rondo announced his retirement during an interview on the “All The Smoke” podcast. He made it clear, stating “absolutely” when asked if he was done playing. His focus now shifts to spending more quality time with his children.

Rajon Rondo, 38, called it a career after 16 seasons. While with the Lakers in 2021-22, he was traded midseason to the Cavs, averaging decent stats in his 21 games there. He went unsigned the following two seasons, solidifying his retirement.

Rondo’s prime came with the Boston Celtics (2006-2015). There, he became a star: a 4-time All-Star, a defensive force (4x All-Defensive), and a playmaking maestro (2x assist champ, 1x steal champ). He was instrumental in their 2008 championship win. He averaged impressive stats (11.0 points, 8.5 assists) during his Celtics tenure.

After Boston, Rondo bounced around the league, contributing veteran leadership to many teams. His most significant recent success came with the Lakers in their 2020 championship run, averaging solid playoff numbers (8.9 points, 6.6 assists).

Rondo finishes his career with a strong overall stat line (9.8 points, 7.9 assists) and a high ranking on the all-time assists list (15th with 7,584).**