Kobe Bryant and Rajon Rondo had similar personalities, and instead of creating beef between them, it actually made them bond. These two were big competitors and had big duels on the court, even clashing in the NBA Finals a couple of times.
Even after that, they were cool with each other, having a meal together and praising one another. Kobe Bryant had big rivalries during his NBA career, including the infamous beef with Shaquille O’Neal, but also his back-and-forths with Raja Bell and Smush Parker.
He also traded jabs with other players, as he did with Rondo. However, things worked differently for them. They weren’t enemies or anything but friends, and in 2014, they were spotted having breakfast together. Kobe used to have meals with other legends like Allen Iverson and Michael Jordan, and Rondo joined that big list.
The 2x NBA champion recalled what Kobe told him during that breakfast, which was the perfect description of both Bryant and Rondo. Hoops Hall recently shared what these two thought about each other.
Kobe: “From what I understand, [Rondo] is an a**hole like me.”
Rondo: “That’s a great compliment coming from Kobe. I feel the same way about him… Just two a**holes having breakfast.”
This shows that they were proud of their personalities, which made them winners in the NBA. Rondo even explained that was the reason he and DeMarcus Cousins get along so well.
Rajon Rondo Dedicated The Lakers’ 2020 Championship To Kobe Bryant
The friendship between Kobe and Rondo was very cool, and the point guard remembered the Black Mamba in 2020 when the Los Angeles Lakers won their 17th championship. He explained how special it was to win it all in the same year Kobe was tragically killed in a helicopter crash.
“Obviously, playing against him in a couple of finals, [and to do it] in the same uniform… So, it was a tough one. We understood the mindset, the goal we had, what we were trying to attain, and who are we doing it for. So, to be able to see that in full circle, accomplish a goal, it was a thrill moment.”
This was a great moment for the now Cleveland Cavaliers player, who is ready to compete with the young team in the Eastern Conference. Rondo learned a lot from his teammates and rivals, including Kobe. It’s good to see that they got along really well, and Rajon got big memories from his time with the Black Mamba.
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