Rajon Rondo is an American professional basketball player who led the Boston Celtics to the NBA championship in 2008. He began his professional career with the Boston Celtics, playing as the team’s third-string point guard. Though initially he was criticized by his coach for his stubbornness, he eventually proved his worth and performed well enough to make the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. He became very popular and much sought-after following the Celtics’ win in the 2008 NBA championship. Now counted among the star players of his team, he continued displaying his on-field brilliance over the following years to make the Celtics one of the most formidable teams in NBA. Rondo’s interest in sports stems from his childhood. Initially he was more interested in football and baseball, eventually shifting his focus to basketball while he was studying in the Eastern High School. Soon he proved himself to be a very talented basketball player and was named a 2004 McDonald's All-American. After joining the University of Kentucky, he led his college team to several victories and set a Kentucky record for most steals in single-season. He eventually embarked on a professional basketball career with the Boston Celtics following his graduation. In 2014, he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks where he continues to give the game his best.