This ‘Association Edition’ jersey was worn by Rajon Rondoꦬ on October 4, 2020, during Game 3 of the 2020 NBA Finals when the Los Angeles Lakers played the Miami Heat in Bay Lake, Florida. 

Rondo finished with 4 pointℱs, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 s♑teals. The Lakers lost to the Heat, 115-104. 

The 2020 NBA Finals marked the beginning of a new era for the Los Angeles Lakers, as LeBron James and Anthony Davis led the franchise to its 17th championship with a commanding six-game victory over the Miami Heat. The duo became the first Lakers pairing since Shaq and Kobe in 2002 to each average 25+ points in the Finals. Key contributions from Rajon Rondo and Danny Green highlighted the Lakers’ superior depth, as Miami, hampered by injuries to Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic, strugg꧂led to keep pace despite the efforts of Jimmy Butler and young talents like Dunc📖an Robinson and Tyler Herro.

Rajon Rondo was great primarily 🦩due to his exceptional basketball IQ, elite passing skills, and defensive prowess. He possessed incredible court vision, enabling him to orchestrate offenses and set up his teammates with pinpoint accuracy. Rondo was also known for his tenacity on defense, often disrupting opposing players and generating turnovers. 

Additionally, his ability to elevate his game in crucial moments, particularly during the playoffs, further solidified his greatness. Rondo was key to the Celt🍬ics’ run to the 2007-2008 NBA Championship over the Los Angeles Lakers, leading the series in assists. 

Rondo was a 4-time NBA All-Star, 2-time NBA Champion, a 2011-12 All-NBA 3rd Team selection, a 🃏2-time NBA All-Defensive 1st Team selection, and a 2-time NBA All-Defensive 2nd Team selection. 

This jersey has been photomatched by MeiGray Ph💙otomatching.