Many of today's top athletes were born in 1986. Rafael Nadal, Tim Lincecum, and others come to mind. Many more big names will soon emerge.
1986 was also the year that Rajon Pierre Rondo was born. He was born on February 22 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was raised by his single mom, Amber Rondo. Rajon also grew up with two brothers, Dymon, and William.
Rajon Rondo was one of the best high school basketball players in the state of Kentucky, and probably the best for that matter. He attended Eastern High School in Louisville, and guided by his coach Doug Bibby, achieved a great level of success during high school. Bibby advised Rondo to transfer schools during his senior year so that he could play more competitive high school basketball.
Nearing the end of Rondo's high school career, he was named to the McDonald's All-American team in 2004. He also participated in the 2004 Jordan Capital Classic Game where he put up 12 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. However one of Rondo's greatest games was when he dished out 31 assists in one game which is two shy of the all time national record.
Rondo was forced to choose between Louisville and Kentucky for college, and eventually opted to be a Wildcat. This proved to be a wise decision.
He also set the school record in steals in one season with 87 in his freshman year at Kentucky. The scrappy point guard set another UK record by grabbing 19 boards in one game. Watch out Patrick Ewing! After two years, Rajon Rondo declared for the 2006 NBA Draft. While at the University of Kentucky, Rajon averaged 11.2 ppg, 6.1 rpg, and 4.9 apg. He also averaged 2.1 steals per game.
In the 2006 NBA draft, Rajon Rondo was selected late in the first round with the 21st overall pick. The Phoenix Suns chose Rondo, who was later traded to the Celtics. During Rondo's first season in Boston, the team was all but competitive. However, a few key moves in 07-08 landed the team Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, and everything changed. Rondo was quickly an All-Star caliber point guard.
The point is, Rajon Rondo has accomplished so much throughout his career. However, the scary thing is, he's only just begun.
1986 was also the year that Rajon Pierre Rondo was born. He was born on February 22 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was raised by his single mom, Amber Rondo. Rajon also grew up with two brothers, Dymon, and William.
Rajon Rondo was one of the best high school basketball players in the state of Kentucky, and probably the best for that matter. He attended Eastern High School in Louisville, and guided by his coach Doug Bibby, achieved a great level of success during high school. Bibby advised Rondo to transfer schools during his senior year so that he could play more competitive high school basketball.
Nearing the end of Rondo's high school career, he was named to the McDonald's All-American team in 2004. He also participated in the 2004 Jordan Capital Classic Game where he put up 12 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. However one of Rondo's greatest games was when he dished out 31 assists in one game which is two shy of the all time national record.
Rondo was forced to choose between Louisville and Kentucky for college, and eventually opted to be a Wildcat. This proved to be a wise decision.
He also set the school record in steals in one season with 87 in his freshman year at Kentucky. The scrappy point guard set another UK record by grabbing 19 boards in one game. Watch out Patrick Ewing! After two years, Rajon Rondo declared for the 2006 NBA Draft. While at the University of Kentucky, Rajon averaged 11.2 ppg, 6.1 rpg, and 4.9 apg. He also averaged 2.1 steals per game.
In the 2006 NBA draft, Rajon Rondo was selected late in the first round with the 21st overall pick. The Phoenix Suns chose Rondo, who was later traded to the Celtics. During Rondo's first season in Boston, the team was all but competitive. However, a few key moves in 07-08 landed the team Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, and everything changed. Rondo was quickly an All-Star caliber point guard.
The point is, Rajon Rondo has accomplished so much throughout his career. However, the scary thing is, he's only just begun.
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