Rajon Rondo Joins Bucks as Coach Amid Legal Issues

Rajon Rondo is joining the Milwaukee Bucks as part of Doc Rivers's coaching staff in an unspecified role. Rondo, who retired after the 2021-22 NBA season, has been assisting at the Bucks' training camp at UC Irvine and is expected to stay with the team throughout the season. Rivers, who previously coached Rondo to an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008, praised Rondo's basketball intelligence, stating, "You'll see him a lot." Rondo has expressed a strong desire to coach in the NBA, highlighting the complexities and learning involved in coaching. Despite navigating legal issues, Rondo is focused on gaining experience and learning the intricacies of coaching. The move reunites Rivers and Rondo, offering Rondo a path to transition into coaching within the NBA.