Sports

Rajon Rondo’s Favorite Kobe Bryant Memory Is the Time the Two Almost Got Into a Fight on the Court

Rajon Rondo and Kobe Bryant have a strange friendship.

Not Available Lead
Image via Complex Original
Complex Original

Over the last few years, Rajon Rondo and Kobe Bryanthave formed an unlikely friendship off the basketball court. At one time, it looked like that friendship was going to lead Rondo to seek a trade to the Lakers. So with the Kings in Los Angeles to play the Lakers last night, Rondo was asked why the two players have grown so close, and he explained it like this:

Makes sense.

Rondo was also asked to share his favorite Kobe memory, and not surprisingly, he picked one that showcased Kobe going full a-hole on his future friend. He said that he’ll always remember the time Kobe pointed at him during an altercation the two had in the middle of a February 2009 game between the Lakers and Celtics:

If you don’t remember that altercation, you can check it out below:

Now that you think about it, would you expect Rondo to pick any other moment? Nothing encapsulates his relationship with Kobe quite like that clip.

Send all complaints, compliments, and tips to [email protected].

[via Baxter Holmes]

Related Stories

Sports

We Asked 18 Journalists for Their Favorite Kobe Bryant Stories

Broadcasters. Writers. Reporters. These are their stories about Kobe Bryant.

Serena Winters3816 days ago
Not Available Lead
Sports

The Story of Kobe Bryant's Career As Told Thru GIFs

From being the youngest All-Star in NBA history to the many people he's embarrassed along the way, this is Kobe Bryant's career in GIFs.

Adam Silvers4355 days ago
Sports

35 Things You Didn't Know About Kobe Bryant

Do you really know The Black Mamba?

Ralph Warner4717 days ago

Stay ahead on Exclusives

Download the Complex App