Los Angeles Lakers: How will Rajon Rondo fit in next year?

Last season

When the Pelicans brought in Rajon Rondo prior to last season, the move was met with little fanfare around the league.

New Orleans had brought back point guard Jrue Holiday at the beginning of free agency on a five-year deal, and Rondo was looked at as insurance if the injury-prone former All-Star were to go down with an injury.

Despite his obvious playmaking talents, Rondo’s skills did little for a team in need perimeter shooting.

With 8.3 points and 8.2 assists per game, his regular season numbers were up to par playing alongside Holiday in a dual lineup that allowed both to play to their strengths and help the Pelicans to 48 wins and the sixth seed in the Western Conference.

Once the playoffs began, Rondo’s presence was a welcome sight, providing championship-level facilitating and defense — a big reason for the Pelicans’ success in the postseason.

At 32 years of age, Rondo may not be as fast and agile as he once was, but a high IQ stands the test of time, and with that, he should fare well in his first season with the Lakers, provided the opportunity to do so is there.