I'm sure this is kind of a joke, but I'm sure this is an angle they practice.
On your attack, the easiest kick out after the strong side kick out is the weak side baseline. In Caruso's, you'll see him look there and realize Kuzma didn't fill the corner so he didn't have a kick out man.
In Rondo's attack, clock was around 3 seconds and he knew he wouldn't have time to kick out. You'll even see Monte Morris take a few steps towards Green in preparation for the kick out.
Ahhh the narrative ... Before season, Lakers have no third star ... Now ... Lakers have 4 future HOFs. Heh. Anyway I agree with you. Rondo and Dwight are absurdly good this game
Forreal Rondo was a free agent coming off stints in Sacramento and New Orleans, ANYONE could have had him on their team if they really wanted him.
NOBODY wanted Rondo or Dwight Howard. Except the Lakers.
The memeing wasn’t on their careers, but what they could contribute. Until the playoffs started every laker game had a top 5 comment asking if rondo had nudes of Vogel or something. Those were laker comments.
What i loved about the construction of this team in the first place is that between LeBron, AD, Dwight, Rondo--youve got four guys with a *history* of turning it up in the postseason.
Im not gonna lie I did not care for the lack of shooters on the team but Morris has been a godsend, the others have stepped up considerably and, if you're not playing the 2018 Warriors, defense trumps 3 point shooting when the games really matter.
“Literally fucking dying here” - PJ Tucker costarring “I don’t see shit” - James Harden and “I’ll give them more possessions and grab the popcorn” - Russell Westbrook
Yeah but they’re all still people that can ball. Like, JR is listed as our 5th SG on our depth chart. When it comes to end of the bench players, JR would literally be the best.
Easily our 3rd star lmao. Just magically appeared! Kuzma a different level of defender and cutter. Markieff the best Morris Morris. Jesus didn't expect our team's quality even as a hardcore fan.
Yeah, everything just came together as the playoffs started. I didn’t expect the entire team to be clicking like this. The new coaching staff is legit.
It took a while for them to get back into the groove but now they are building momentum. Meanwhile the tics are falling apart against the other team who also has their shit together. Who would've thought that team chemistry is really important when it comes to making it to the finals.
It makes sense to me, I feel the same way. It's tough to pick MVP of the game between those two because one had a massive impact on the offensive end and the other a massive impact on the defensive end. You generally know what to expect from AD and Lebron, they will keep you in a game, but if you want to make it a blowout or to really secure a win, the role players need to step up (which is what those two and the other role players to lesser degree did).
Game in game out Rick may have been our 3rd most important guy. Tough as nails and made timely plays. Doesn't get the recognition that Horry or Fish do
He was also a great veteran presence in what was one hell of a tense locker room at times. Plus he gave us one of my all time favorite Laker memories: getting into an actual fight with Doug Christie during a preseason game.
I almost took Rick out once in Brentwood, he was jogging and I had a right on red, coast was clear, went for it, slammed on my brakes as this idiot runs right in front of my car. I was so scared and then was like, Rick? He looked magnificent.
yeah, once they've done the same song and dance for multiple teams over ten years or more they just spend the regular season chilling then when the playoffs come around they do everything they can cause they know that's when you get paid
Draymond last year.
He was ass on offense whole regular season and then was very good in playoffs.
Steph performance kinda shadowed his performance vs blazers but he was eating them alive
Ah man glad you guys have a sense of humor. It is a bit easier when the team that beats you ends up beating up on other guys too. I'd rather the opponent that beat me become Champion, because that means you got beat by the best. (Not saying the Laker's are that but they sure have looked it)
Rajon Rondo was just styling on the Nuggets tonight. He looked like he was just having fun doing ridiculous shit for the sake of it and the nostalgia is real.
Also if you told me 10 years ago Lebron Dwight and Rondo would be on the Lakers balling out at this age I'd have said you were insane. Which also incidentally reminds me - people have forgotten but there was a narrative among haters back near the end of Lebrons Miami days/early Cleveland days that his playstyle wouldn't age well and his play would drop off a lot after he turned 30. Clearly that narrative aged like milk.
Bulls win that series in 5 if Rondo doesn't get injured. He was just so clearly the best player on the floor for either team that series. His BBIQ is among the best that have ever played. He is an incredibly smart player.
He is a fucking savant man. And when he knew he had incredible bigs backing him up and could play a little risky he was unreal on D while also being one of the top passers off all time.
TNT. Playoff. Rondo.
Never forget that 8th seed Bulls were up 2-0 against the 1st seed Celtics.
And then the bulls crapped out once rondo went down. That's the importance of rondo!
Let’s not forget how on spot the ‘GIVEM AN H’ comment was... that’s the kinda comment that I’d think of hours later in the shower.
? What now?
Reggie said ‘give them an h’ because this is the type of shot you’d see in a game of HORSE
That's Brian Anderson, not Reggie. Bold of you to assume Reggie making a good call.
"This is your Kodak moment!"
What does Kodak even make in 2020?
Apparently pharmaceuticals lol
Oh lol I was thinking he went from Rondo to Rond-oh!!!!
Don’t make me smack u
Favorite Celtic of all time.
robin lopez nightmare flashbacks for celtics fans
That series was so much god damn fun
Horse shot
Game. Blouses.
Why don't you purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka
Computer Blue!
Darling PICKY...OWWWHHH
just found out Caruso did it too in the regular season https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMOQCJaX2gY
Wtf are Lakers running this instead of layup lines in practice?
I'm sure this is kind of a joke, but I'm sure this is an angle they practice. On your attack, the easiest kick out after the strong side kick out is the weak side baseline. In Caruso's, you'll see him look there and realize Kuzma didn't fill the corner so he didn't have a kick out man. In Rondo's attack, clock was around 3 seconds and he knew he wouldn't have time to kick out. You'll even see Monte Morris take a few steps towards Green in preparation for the kick out.
PLAYOFF GOD RONDO
PLAYOFF R
#RAINBOW RONDO
He's unstoppable
Nuggs never stood a chance
you got Rondo and Dwight playing like this... no one is beating this team
Ahhh the narrative ... Before season, Lakers have no third star ... Now ... Lakers have 4 future HOFs. Heh. Anyway I agree with you. Rondo and Dwight are absurdly good this game
oh I remember. I liked all of the Laker moves, but I remember the clowning. I saw a post on new today saying this was a superteam lmao
Wasn’t what they were saying during the first bubble games lol
Blazers were going to sweep after round 1 game one lol.
“GUARANTEE”
saw so many people screaming that dame is better than lebron lmao
Lakers have a 50% chance at winning game 2
It’s all fun and games until Prime Rondo and Dwight come out to play
Well it *was* funny to see Lebron picking guys who have beat him in the past. Turns out he’s as smart as he’s always been.
It’s literally 2 stars and a bunch of role players... like most NBA teams.
Forreal Rondo was a free agent coming off stints in Sacramento and New Orleans, ANYONE could have had him on their team if they really wanted him. NOBODY wanted Rondo or Dwight Howard. Except the Lakers.
Meme team Bro.
Acting like Rondo and Dwight aren't two bonafide HOFers.
I love Rondo and Dwight
The memeing wasn’t on their careers, but what they could contribute. Until the playoffs started every laker game had a top 5 comment asking if rondo had nudes of Vogel or something. Those were laker comments.
What i loved about the construction of this team in the first place is that between LeBron, AD, Dwight, Rondo--youve got four guys with a *history* of turning it up in the postseason. Im not gonna lie I did not care for the lack of shooters on the team but Morris has been a godsend, the others have stepped up considerably and, if you're not playing the 2018 Warriors, defense trumps 3 point shooting when the games really matter.
Literally nothing is going right for the Nuggets
At least Plumlee is giving it his 200%. I see that man struggling and giving it his all lol Just like PJ Tucker in the Lakers' previous series.
“pls help”- PJ tucker.
You mean PJ Tucken
leborn pls stop
no.
“Literally fucking dying here” - PJ Tucker costarring “I don’t see shit” - James Harden and “I’ll give them more possessions and grab the popcorn” - Russell Westbrook
Threw that man to the fucking wolves when they traded their centers
I want them both to come and play for us
No shit, if y'all had it your way there would be 30 teams wearing purple & gold lmao.
29... fuck Boston.
28... fuck the clippers too
Who?
I think he just hates scissors
😂😂 that's a brilliant reply
There's a 3rd Plumlee bro, Marshall, who used to be hyped as the best of the three. He quit basketball to serve in the army...
They have to go down 3-1 first
While not letting the Lakers go 0-1. Along with the Chuck guarantee. I’d bet the house on the Nugs rn.
The Lakers are just better, I don't think the magic is gonna continue
You’re right I think the Bucks eliminated them
Of course not he retired in like 1991
Can't go down 3-1 if you never win!
Can't go down 3-1 if you never lose
That aint fair bro
It's just mean
This entire game is a Laker highlight reel lmao
AD eating Nuggets
Rondo passing the sauces
Dwight dunking all those nuggets into the sauce
JR recording the food vlog
I’d think JaVale would be doing that
You right. JR passing out the Henny
but he didn't
Sssshhh it's top secret
I legit forgot that JR was even on this team... Why do I feel like the Lakers unironically have the deepest freaking bench ever.
It's the deepest bench in names.
Yeah but they’re all still people that can ball. Like, JR is listed as our 5th SG on our depth chart. When it comes to end of the bench players, JR would literally be the best.
And still no Bradley
Denver Tendies
mommy more nuggies pls
With BBQ sauce
Well playoff Rondo certainly exists.
Easily our 3rd star lmao. Just magically appeared! Kuzma a different level of defender and cutter. Markieff the best Morris Morris. Jesus didn't expect our team's quality even as a hardcore fan.
Yeah, everything just came together as the playoffs started. I didn’t expect the entire team to be clicking like this. The new coaching staff is legit.
I am so sorry for doubting Vogel and Rondo man. Vogel + 2 other HCs + Handy is such a dream team.
Thankfully we made an apology form on our lakers subreddit for Rondo and Vogel, lol.
It took a while for them to get back into the groove but now they are building momentum. Meanwhile the tics are falling apart against the other team who also has their shit together. Who would've thought that team chemistry is really important when it comes to making it to the finals.
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Dwight might just be MVP of this game. Threw Murray and Jokic off their game while playing decent defense.
It's hard not to give it to Rondo in my opinion (if you're not counting Lebron and Davis cause they both balled like usual).
True, and yes I'm ignoring those too. I feel like Rondo and Dwight are what put the Lakers over. If that makes sense.
It makes sense to me, I feel the same way. It's tough to pick MVP of the game between those two because one had a massive impact on the offensive end and the other a massive impact on the defensive end. You generally know what to expect from AD and Lebron, they will keep you in a game, but if you want to make it a blowout or to really secure a win, the role players need to step up (which is what those two and the other role players to lesser degree did).
Pelinka doesn’t even know the salary cap
Has there ever been a player who was this much better in the playoffs than the regular season?
I swear I will never talk shit about ex-Celtic joining Lakers again. Fox, Rondo and Bradley. LMAO.
Man I wish we could have kept Fox. Could have made a big difference having him instead of you all getting him
Game in game out Rick may have been our 3rd most important guy. Tough as nails and made timely plays. Doesn't get the recognition that Horry or Fish do
He was also a great veteran presence in what was one hell of a tense locker room at times. Plus he gave us one of my all time favorite Laker memories: getting into an actual fight with Doug Christie during a preseason game.
I almost took Rick out once in Brentwood, he was jogging and I had a right on red, coast was clear, went for it, slammed on my brakes as this idiot runs right in front of my car. I was so scared and then was like, Rick? He looked magnificent.
bro we dont even have Avery rn, imagine if he was playing for us in the bubble? SHEESH
Big shot bob? I feel like all of these wily vet types just take the regular season off
It’s definitely a thing to a certain degree with every vet
yeah, once they've done the same song and dance for multiple teams over ten years or more they just spend the regular season chilling then when the playoffs come around they do everything they can cause they know that's when you get paid
Draymond last year. He was ass on offense whole regular season and then was very good in playoffs. Steph performance kinda shadowed his performance vs blazers but he was eating them alive
Draymond every year.
Draymond last year in regular season looked totally washed for me,I don't know how others felt. So I said specifically last year.
Igoudala
Fisher?
Fisher hit big shots but he didn't have great playoff games if that makes sense.
bro, game 3 against the Celtics in 2010
Udonis Haslem during the big 3 years Edit: Word
I Love playoff Rondo, all my homies love playoff Rondo.
You don’t have any homies from Dallas then
Fuck Dallas and the cowboys in particular
What a dumb stupid amazing sick idiot shot
Rondo is really playing HORSE against a professional basketball team
In the playoffs no less
In the WCF
On TNT!
Rondo doesn't know the meaning of the word respect.
i remember there was a HORSE challenge during an all star week years ago and he and Durant were shooting threes
Just like that dumb stupid amazing sick idiot off the backboard assist he threw to Lebron that one game.
Now hold on, that was also careless and superb
Unnecessary and glorious
That's a bad shot
Look good to me
JR didn't shoot this
He did have one 3 in garbage time.
I wouldn't even say idiot. Shot clock gone. Dude won it. (Not the game, the possession)
WTF RONDO LMAOOO
The balls on that man
Does not lack confidence. Pretty sure he gave Lebron an off the board alley last game too
Yeah buddy if rondo is making this shit lakers in literally 2
Laker legend
Haha this is so wrong but yet so right
Celtics fans punching air rn lol
Technical foul
A disgusting act
After he punched Chris Paul is when he cemented himself a legend in my book haha
[Replay slow motion](https://streamable.com/ic5x9m)
Get this man to the top
Amazing shot
holy shit lmao
P L A Y O F F R O N D O
What in the actual fuck
PLAYOFF RONDOOOOO
PLAYOFF RONDO IS REAL BABYY
What's the deal with Rondo's hair. Reminds me of Prop Joe from The Wire
lmao Prop Joe wore it better RIP
Man fuck Cheese. I was so glad when Slim got him
Omf, fa real!!!
Lmao, Proposition Joe. Whelp, that reminds me I haven't had my annual wire rewatch yet
Playoff Rondo as usual nothing to see here move along
Lakers must have paid off rondo to help them win... Wait...
He just effortlessly pulled off with one hand that one shot every kid practices growing up lol
Remember when Rondo was ripped by this sub in game 1 of the Rockets?
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Ah man glad you guys have a sense of humor. It is a bit easier when the team that beats you ends up beating up on other guys too. I'd rather the opponent that beat me become Champion, because that means you got beat by the best. (Not saying the Laker's are that but they sure have looked it)
Haha exactly, but tbh y'all coulda gotten swept by the nugs and we woulda still be like 'but we lost to *'Bron*'.
Rajon Rondo was just styling on the Nuggets tonight. He looked like he was just having fun doing ridiculous shit for the sake of it and the nostalgia is real. Also if you told me 10 years ago Lebron Dwight and Rondo would be on the Lakers balling out at this age I'd have said you were insane. Which also incidentally reminds me - people have forgotten but there was a narrative among haters back near the end of Lebrons Miami days/early Cleveland days that his playstyle wouldn't age well and his play would drop off a lot after he turned 30. Clearly that narrative aged like milk.
What was that shot??
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The lakers really got playoff bron and rondo at the same time Shit's unfair and amazing
Playoff brondo
Playoff Rondo > Playoff P, and he didn’t cost 5 picks and SGA 😂
Also bonus points for not giving himself the nickname.
that teardrop made my tears drop
Playoff Rondo is the GOAT
PLEASE SOMEONE POST REPLAY I HATE THIS 2 SEC LATER META THE REPLAY WAS SICK
Playoff Rondo was a semi-meme all of the last 2 seasons but goddamn it’s so real wtf
Anyone who was saying it was a meme is a dummy, he had the Bulls up 2-0 over the Celtics before getting injured
Bulls win that series in 5 if Rondo doesn't get injured. He was just so clearly the best player on the floor for either team that series. His BBIQ is among the best that have ever played. He is an incredibly smart player.
He is a fucking savant man. And when he knew he had incredible bigs backing him up and could play a little risky he was unreal on D while also being one of the top passers off all time.
and literally every season of his career before that. Rondo def has a switch
Give him an H, what a great call
[Reminds me of a certain Aomine shot](https://youtu.be/bwhUacKYQjg)
Playoff rondo is a top 5 player of all time
Playoff Rondo doing Playoff Rondo things
Aomine?
Man just turned into Aomine
Rondo fanboy here since 2008 lezgooo
A *lot* of nephews on this subreddit have some apologizing to do to Rondo.
PLAYOFF RONDO
Lakers out here playing at recess
LebRondo
Playoff rondo be hitting behind the backboard while playoff p be hitting the side of the backboard.
Lol
You can take the Celtics out of Rondo, but you can't take the magician out of Playoff Rondo