Perkins: Rondo's Hall Case as Strong as Lillard's

0:00On March 29, Kendrick Perkins is going to bat for his old Celtics teammate, Rajon Rondo, saying if Damien Lillard makes the Hall of Fame, Rondo, better get in too. Perkins dropped this on the road trip and podcast, calling Rondo's career even better in some ways. That 2007-2008 Boston Squad was stacked with Hall of Famers like Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, and Perkins. Thanks Rondo belongs right there, as their point guard. Rondo was just 22 when he ran the show for that championship team, and he kept dominating as a two-way force. He hit four straight all-star nods, led the league and assists per game three times, grabbed two rings, and earned four all defensive team spots. Perkins highlights that peak as straight fire. But folks are pushing back, because Rondo's prime didn't last long injuries piled up. He missed games, and after Boston traded him in 2000. 14. He bounced around as a journeyman past 30. Fans and analysts see the loyalty from Perkins, but wonder if its teammate by his talking.

1:02Lillard's resume towers higher with nine all-star trips, Rookie of the Year, seven all-MBA teams, five top 10 MVP finishes, and elite three point. Shooting Rondo lacked that scoring punch, so the case feels like a stretch without a few more prime years. This debate keeps the old Celtics legacy alive, sparking talks on what really seals a whole spot, peak dominance or longevity. Perkins' passion reminds us those big three days still echo loud. Team coverage, powered by AI, this is Boston Celtics News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.