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.
Rajon Rondo was born on February 22nd, 1986. He was born in Louisville, KY, and raised by his mother Amber. Rondo grew up without a father, though he does have two brothers. One is William and the other Dymon.
Rondo entered the basketball world during his high school days, quickly establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with. During his junior year at Eastern High School, Rondo averaged over 27 points per game, over 10 rebounds per game, and 7 1/2 assists her game. Rondo switched schools for the sake of his basketball during his last year.
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.
Rajon Rondo was selected 21 overall by the Phoenix Suns. He finished off his rookie campaign by being selected to the NBA All Rookie Second Team. He was then traded to the Boston Celtics along with Brian Grant. Rajon is now starting at point guard along with two all stars and an MVP. Not intimidated by this, Rondo is thriving and delivering almost on a day to day basis. He had 16 assists against th Bobcats on February 28, 2008 which was his career high. He pulled down 14 rebounds against the heavy rebounding spurs. The numbers go on.
The storied career of Rajon Rondo will continue to tell itself. This is only the beginning for the young point guard, and the best is yet to come.
Rajon Rondo was born on February 22nd, 1986. He was born in Louisville, KY, and raised by his mother Amber. Rondo grew up without a father, though he does have two brothers. One is William and the other Dymon.
Rondo entered the basketball world during his high school days, quickly establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with. During his junior year at Eastern High School, Rondo averaged over 27 points per game, over 10 rebounds per game, and 7 1/2 assists her game. Rondo switched schools for the sake of his basketball during his last year.
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.
Rajon Rondo was selected 21 overall by the Phoenix Suns. He finished off his rookie campaign by being selected to the NBA All Rookie Second Team. He was then traded to the Boston Celtics along with Brian Grant. Rajon is now starting at point guard along with two all stars and an MVP. Not intimidated by this, Rondo is thriving and delivering almost on a day to day basis. He had 16 assists against th Bobcats on February 28, 2008 which was his career high. He pulled down 14 rebounds against the heavy rebounding spurs. The numbers go on.
The storied career of Rajon Rondo will continue to tell itself. This is only the beginning for the young point guard, and the best is yet to come.
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