The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing it coy with regards to the status of veteran guard Rajon Rondo and the potential return of the legend known as “Playoff Rondo.” But it sure looks like if Rondo does play in this series, even though head coach Frank Vogel termed it “unlikely” for Rondo to play in tomorrow’s Game 1 of the first round against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Rondo was going through an extra bit of work with some of the Lakers younger players, captured by our own Mark Medina of USA Today.
Rajon Rondo going through some drills. pic.twitter.com/TiETV9mzdH
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) August 17, 2020
However, given Rondo’s history of playing through injury, as well as the level he takes things in the postseason, the possibility that he does play cannot be completely ruled out.
Lakers coach Frank Vogel said it’s “unlikely” Rajon Rondo will play in Game 1 tomorrow vs Portland. Vogel said Rondo is “medically cleared,” but team wants to see how Rondo’s body responds after his first practice
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) August 17, 2020
The Lakers, who had the third-worst offense in the bubble through the seeding games, could certainly use Rondo’s experience and ability in the postseason. Already without the services of Avery Bradley, having Rondo should be a big lift to the Lakers after not having him for the past few weeks.
