Rajon Rondo Wants To Make History As First Player To Win Title In L.A. & Boston

Rajon Rondo is looking to make history as the first-ever player to win a ring for both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics.

The two franchises have a storied rivalry, albeit mostly dormant nowadays. And out of the 33 players to wear both jerseys during their careers, only Clyde Lovellette has won a championship for both ball clubs.

When Lovellette won a ring with the Lakers, however, they were still the Minneapolis Lakers, so Rondo does have a chance to complete the feat and has voiced his intention to become the first player to win rings with both organizations.

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"I need another ring," the guard said after Monday's practice, via ESPN. "It's simple. I want to be the first to win for the two most historic franchises that's ever put a basketball to use. So, I got one in Boston, and I'd love to get one with this organization."

Rondo won his first and only ring with the Celtics back in 2008, beating a Kobe Bryant-led Lakers team 4-2 in the final. But, having left the Celtics in 2014, he has bounced around the NBA, playing for the Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans.

The 32-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Lakers during the summer, becoming part of a giant project involving LeBron James. And he claims to be impressed with what he's seen since his arrival in L.A.

"You expect certain teams, certain franchises [to be like this]," he continued. "Obviously, playing for Boston that was probably the best experience I've had since I've [been in the league]. And now here. Obviously, all the teams I've played for, they do have great organizations, but none touch this.

"I love what I've seen. We got some dogs. We got a lot of dogs. And we got a lot of young, great talent, and we got the best player in the world. We got some good chemistry, a good mix, and we got to find a way to put it together.

"I love our young guys, our commitment, the way they study the game, their willingness to learn. I was telling Bron the other day, we were on the plane and I've never seen damn near 12 guys watching film.

"As a team, I haven't seen that many guys combined in the last four [or] five seasons, I think. So, it was very refreshing to see. Understanding that this team is committed."

Rondo also talked up Lakers head coach Luke Walton, lauding his experience and character.

"He's a champ. He's a champ," He declared. "He's been around for a long time. He's been around so many great players, even [those who played] 30-40 years ago, he's been around those guys. So his demeanor and laid-back character, it just fits in as far as how the dynamics of this organization is run."

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