Former NBA champion Rajon Rondo arrested gun drug charges

Ex-NBA champ Rajon Rondo arrested for gun, drug charges. Allegations of erratic behavior. Former All-Star's legal troubles continue.

Former NBA champion Rajon Rondo was arrested in Indiana for unlawful possession of a firearm, drug paraphernalia, and marijuana. The 37-year-old, who spent 16 seasons in the NBA, was stopped for a traffic violation in Jackson County, Ind., and a trooper smelled marijuana, the outlet reported, citing court records and an Indiana State Police spokesperson. A search uncovered that Rondo was carrying a gun, a "personal use" amount of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Rondo is not allowed to have a gun because of a no-contact court order, according to the report, and he was transported to the Jackson County Bail. The two-time NBA champion "immediately" posted bond according to Wheeles, and it's unknown when he will be arraigned. In 2022, an emergency protective order was filed against Rondo in Louisville, Ky., but was later dismissed after the "parties reached an agreement," according to ESPN. A woman alleged in the request for the protection order that Rondo threatened her with a gun and she feared for the safety of her children. Rondo last played in the NBA for the Cavaliers during the 2021-22 season and is most known for his nine seasons with the Celtics. The point guard helped Boston win the NBA championship during his sophomore season in 2007-08, and he also won a title with the 2019-20 Lakers. The Kentucky product averaged 9.8 points and 7.9 rebounds per game during his career, and made four straight All-Star Games from 2010-13. He also spent time with the Kings, Bulls, Pelicans, Mavericks, Hawks, and Clippers, and led the league in assists three times.