If you have followed the NBA for any length of time, you probably know who Rajon Rondo is. As the former star of the Golden State Warriors, he was a household name and one of the most popular players in the world. However, a series of events in the last few months have made many people question his career, life, and what exactly has happened to him?
Career
Rajon Rondo is a former National Basketball Association (NBA) player. The 29-year-old has played in 81 NBA games and he has earned over $102 million through league contracts.
After a brief stint with the Los Angeles Clippers, he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. He was then waived by the Bulls in June 2017.
As a result, Rondo is now a free agent. On July 6th, he signed a one-year, $9 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, on July 8th, he resigned with the team. Currently, he is making $2.565 million for the year.
Rondo had an outstanding sophomore season. He averaged 18.4 points and 5.1 assists per game. He was also named to the All-NBA Third Team. In addition, he had six triple-doubles.
His best game came against the Houston Rockets in February. He recorded a career-high 15 points in the first quarter and finished the game with nine assists and two steals.
Threatened to kill his wife and children
In the grand scheme of things, threatening to kill your wife and children is no laughing matter. A well-placed suicide threat can be a very serious matter, especially in the hands of an unscrupulous perpetrator. Luckily, there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.
The best first step is to learn more about the situation. The next step is to seek out help. If you or your partner is suffering from a mental illness, it might be best to get some professional assistance. There are numerous online resources geared toward helping you and your loved ones, and they are free. Getting the proper advice can be lifesaving. Fortunately, these websites can be found by doing a bit of research.
Suicide is a serious issue, and you need not be alone. According to reports, there are approximately a thousand deaths per year in the US, which is far from a small number. But you can take steps to minimize the chances of such a tragedy occurring in your home.
Yelled and cursing at children
Rajon Rondo, a 36-year-old former University of Kentucky standout, has been accused of verbally abusing his children. His ex and the mother of his two kids claim that Rondo pulled out a gun during a violent outburst. She has filed an emergency protective order against Rondo for the safety of her children.
According to the woman, the order entails a series of rules, including that Rondo must stay 500 feet away from the home, not communicate with her or her children, and turn over all of his firearms to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. She also ordered that he provide counseling and that he get an anger management course.
The incident was alleged to occur on May 11th at the woman’s home in Louisville, Kentucky. According to the woman, Rondo was playing video games when she asked him to help her finish separating laundry.
The lady claimed that Rondo smashed a number of items in the house, including a game console, a tea cup and a plate. He also knocked over several landscaping lights.
Yvette Gentry becomes interim police chief in Louisville after Rajon Rondo’s death
After the death of Breonna Taylor, the Louisville Metro Police Department is looking for a new chief. Former deputy chief Yvette Gentry is taking leave of absence from her current roles to become interim chief. She will serve in the position for four to six months.
Gentry is working in the nonprofit sector and was the executive director of the Rajon Rondo Foundation. She was also involved with the targeted crime reduction task force, a police initiative that targets the African American community.
She has over 20 years of experience in the LMPD, including as a deputy chief. In September 2015, she was named chief of the city’s community building department, and in March, she was reappointed as director of the metro area’s youth detention services.
When she was not in her position, she was working in the police department, where she helped establish a police body camera program and introduced Breonna’s Law, which requires officers to wear a body camera when responding to calls.
