Rajon Rondo Gets Real On How He Felt After Losing 2010 Finals Against Lakers

Rajon Rondo openly discussed how he felt missing out on a title and possible Finals MVP in the 2010 Finals.

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• Rajon Rondo was heartbroken after losing the 2010 NBA Finals

• Rondo believed he could have won Finals MVP if the Celtics won Game 7

• The Lakers exercised their revenge from 2008 and Kobe Bryant was awarded Finals MVP

Rajon Rondo was hoping to leave his mark as one of the best point guards of his era by walking away with a second title in Boston and winning a Finals MVP. Unfortunately, the Lakers and Kobe Bryant beat the Celtics in 2010 to stop Rondo from achieving his dream. He reflected on that loss on JJ Redick’s podcast.

“It was heartbreaking. I felt like I played my best basketball that particular season… if we would’ve won, I had a great chance of being Finals MVP.” 

Rondo’s box score numbers from the Finals don’t scream Finals MVP, but his on-court impact during the series was indisputable. He put up 13.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 7.6 assists in seven games, notching a triple-double in a Game 2 win.


The 2010 Finals Were Amazing To Watch

We haven’t seen many seven-game Finals series in recent years, with the last taking place in 2016 when the Cleveland Cavaliers came back from 3-1 to beat the Warriors. The 2010 Finals was one of the best seven-game series we have seen, as both teams fought very hard to try and walk away with the win.

The Celtics had a balanced attack, with nobody averaging more than 18 points, as Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Rondo look to overcome the Lakers through a team effort. 

The Lakers, on the other hand, were led by Kobe Bryant, who averaged 28.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists on his way to winning Finals MVP. 

Pau Gasol put in a fantastic shift as well, averaging more points (18.6) per game than the Celtics’ leading scorer, Paul Pierce, who averaged 18.0 points. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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