Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Reveals Why Rajon Rondo Should Be In The Hall Of Fame

Paul Pierce makes the case for Rajon Rondo as a Hall of Famer.

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As a 4x NBA All-Star, 4x All-Defensive player, and 2x NBA Champion, Rajon Rondo has accomplished more in his career than your average NBA point guard.

While the veteran guard is not currently on a team, nobody can deny that he was once one of the league’s top distributors and perimeter defenders.

According to his former teammate Paul Pierce, he should also be a Hall of Famer. Speaking on ‘KG Certified,’ the Truth revealed his honest thoughts about Rondo and where he stacks up against other All-Time point guards.

“If Chauncey Billups and Kyle Lowry get in, then for sure Rajon Rondo will,” Pierce said. “Because I look at him on that level with them, and I think they have a legitimate chance to get in. You got guys like Kyle Lowry and Chauncey Billups get in, then I’ll say you gotta put Rondo. He’s on that level with them.”

Rondo’s Hall of Fame case is far from rock solid, but he certainly deserves some major consideration. Besides his career accomplishments, Rondo’s longevity as a 16-year veteran deserves some recognition and respect.


What Role Did Rondo Play In Boston’s 2008 Title Run?

Rondo’s talent was maximized with the Celtics, and his play is what helped them finish the deal in the playoffs. But according to Pierce, it was KG, himself, and Sam Cassell who made up the ‘big three’ of that group.

“I remember when Rondo re-signed with Boston, we had a little dinner at a restaurant and Ray didn’t show up,” Pierce said. “I know Ray probably didn’t like Rondo that much, but it wasn’t a fact of not liking somebody. You don’t have to like everybody you play with — it’s a matter of showing support. Rondo probably didn’t like Ray either, but he came to Ray’s functions to show, ‘Hey, we’re together in this.’ Even the year we won it, after a game we’d say, ‘Let’s go have something to eat and have a night with the older guys.’ We’d get there and it would be me, Kevin, and Sam [Cassell], but no Ray. In a lot of ways, me, Sam and Kevin were our Big Three.”

No matter how you feel about Rondo or the 2008 Celtics, his career is one that deserves to be remembered. While he was no superstar, Rondo was the type of player that makes a difference when the stakes are highest.

It’s unlikely that Rajon Rondo make the Hall of Fame, but it wouldn’t be too surprising if he is eventually given the nod. Only time will tell.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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