On Thursday, the NBA capped the 2021 deadline with a wave of moves. Box office deals that included players like Aaron Gordon. Norman Powell, Nikola Vucevic, Evan Fournier and Victor Oladipo went down for the NBA.
After an intense day of movement, Draymond Green took to Twitter. The Golden State Warriors striker was praised after the Los Angeles Clippers acquired Rajon Rondo of the Atlanta Hawks for former Sixth-Year Williams Lou Williams and two future second-round picks.
Via @ Money23Green on Twitter:
Rondó to the cutters … best current trade
– Draymond Green (@ Money23Green) March 25, 2021
Oh, they lost Lou’s will … that’s hard. But Rondo is still a big business.
– Draymond Green (@ Money23Green) March 25, 2021
In 27 games with the Hawks, Rondo averages 3.9 points with 40% shooting from the field with 3.5 assists and two rebounds in 14.9 minutes off the bench.
Rondo will likely play a role in the Clippers ’push toward the postseason. The 34-year-old has recorded nine playoff appearances with five different times. During his career, Rondo has averaged 13.3 points with 44.4% shooting from the ground with nine assists and 5.9 rebounds per game.
During the Lakers ’championship run in 2020, Rondo averaged 8.9 points with 45.5% of shooting from the field with 6.6 assists and 4.3 rebounds in 24.7 minutes off the bench during the Orlando bubble postseason.
Before the deadline expired, the Warriors participated in the action with a couple of trades. The Warriors traded Marquis Chriss to the San Antonio Spurs for Cady Lalanne and Brad Wanamaker to the Charlotte Hornets for effects.