Bodycam footage released of former Celtics, Lakers star getting arrested

A former Los Angeles Lakers two-time NBA champion was arrested for reckless driving in January, and now the arrest video has hit the internet.

Daily Mail’s Alex Raskin reported on Sunday that former NBA point guard Rajon Rondo’s arrest video had gone public, apparently via TMZ.

“Rajon Rondo’s arrest video has surfaced, showing the moment he’s recognized as a former NBA player by Indiana state troopers as he’s being apprehended on firearm and drug charges,” Raskin said.

“‘He’s a former basketball player,’ one officer is heard saying to another during the January 28 arrest in Jackson County, Indiana. ‘He played for a bunch of NBA teams.’”

“The same officer later downplays his excitement in the footage first obtained by TMZ: ‘Not that I care, I’m just telling you.’”

“According to Indiana State Police, the 38-year-old two-time NBA champion is facing misdemeanor firearm, drug paraphernalia and marijuana charges after being pulled over for ‘traveling recklessly.’”

“The 38-year-old reached a plea bargain with authorities in September, resulting in probation.”

X user @nojumper also reported on the news about Rondo, who also famously played for the Boston Celtics during his career.

“Bodycam footage has been released showing ex-NBA player Rajon Rondo being pulled over in Indiana for allegedly driving 100 mph with his son in the car in January 2024,” the post read.

“Police claimed to smell cannabis, searched the car, found a gun, and arrested him.”

Rondo recently caught Celtics fans by surprise when he joined the Milwaukee Bucks as an assistant coach.

Rondo remains close with his former coach in Boston, Doc Rivers, currently the head coach of the Bucks.

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