On January 6, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season is in full swing. According to previous reports, the Lakers, Cavaliers and Knicks completed a three-way deal. As the main player in the deal, Rondo was sent to the Cavaliers, which will be the ninth team of his career.
Earlier today, the Cavaliers held a press conference for Rondo. Speaking at the press conference, Rondo said: "I have been watching cavaliers players play for the past few days, studying their on-court habits and tendencies. After the deal was made, Garland was the first Cavaliers player to contact me. Garland is undoubtedly a talented player and I'm willing to play alongside him every night and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to do something with the Cavaliers this season. ”
Speaking about Cavaliers coach Bikstaff, Rondo said: "I was impressed with Bikstaff's attention to detail, and he was always very efficient and never wasted time talking nonsense. I hope to learn from Bikstaff and his assistant coaches, because I also hope to be a team manager in the future. ”
In addition, the Cavaliers have officially announced that Rondo will wear the No. 1 jersey on the Cavaliers, and in his previous career, Rondo has worn no. 9, No. 7 and No. 4, and wearing the No. 1 jersey is also a new beginning for him.
It is worth mentioning that in yesterday's Cavaliers home game against the Grizzlies, Rondo has come to the Cavaliers home in civilian clothes. When the DJ introduced him, the Cavaliers fans erupted in deafening cries, and Rondo raised his hand to signal to the audience.
According to the schedule, the Cavaliers will challenge the Blazers on january 8, and Lang duo will most likely make his Cavaliers debut in this game.