"Rondo told The Boston Globe in 2013 that he kept the possibility of coaching in the back of his mind during his playing days. 'I watched Doc [Rivers] for seven years. I watched how he handled certain players, how he handled certain situations, how you handle a four-game losing streak, how you handle a 10-game winning streak.'"
"Numerous people have said over the years that they could see Rondo becoming a coach one day. Two years ago, LeBron James said he found it to be 'weird' that Rondo was not already coaching at a high level."
"Kevin Garnett said Rondo's basketball IQ and ability to relate to players are a couple of the qualities that could lead him to success. 'Rondo not only has the intelligence, but the knowledge...'"
"Brad Stevens said they were having conversations about Rondo's coaching potential back then, and mentioned that Rondo had drawn up some good plays."
Rajon Rondo, a former Celtics point guard, is among the finalists for the New Orleans Pelicans' head coach position. Other candidates include Darvin Ham, Steve Hetzel, and Sean Sweeney. Rondo, who spent the previous season on the Bucks coaching staff under Doc Rivers, has a notable NBA career, including two championships. He has expressed interest in coaching since his playing days, observing Rivers' methods. Rondo's basketball IQ and ability to connect with players are seen as key strengths for his potential coaching career.
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