Kobe Bryant has often said that he gets along with people who share his attitude and personality and Rajon Rondo is one of those people. Bryant also said he would continue to recruit Rondo until he signed a contract somewhere. The two have shared breakfast together in Boston and affectionately refer to each other as “assholes” and on Sunday as Rondo and the Mavericks came to Los Angeles to play the Lakers, Kobe was there to watch.
Rondo has said that he’s open to staying with the Dallas Mavericks but is very flattered by Kobe Bryant’s heavy recruitment.
via ESPN:
“He’s one of the best that’s ever played our game,” Rondo said. “When he speaks, it speaks volumes. It’s an honor and a compliment that he’d want to play with a guy like me. But right now I’m focused on winning a championship with the Dallas Mavericks.”
Rondo was asked if he’d want to play with Bryant — and he didn’t deny it.
“I’m focused on what I have to do right now,” Rondo said. “It’s impossible to play with Kobe right now.”
Kobe’s recruiting should definitely help but the question remains on whether Rondo will be a good fit with the Lakers. Also Rondo will likely command a max contract and right now he’s not playing like a max player.
