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Cops definitely knew who they have been arresting once they threw the cuffs on Rajon Rondo earlier this 12 months … as police physique cam footage, obtained by TMZ Sports activities, reveals officers mentioned his NBA profession simply after pulling him over.
The cease, as we beforehand reported, occurred again on Jan. 28 in Jackson County, Indiana … after authorities alleged Rondo’s black Tesla did not have a license plate correctly secured to its rear.
The video reveals that after initially talking with Rondo and acquiring his data … cops went again to their squad automotive — and chatted for just a few moments concerning the ex-Celtics guard’s time on the hardwood.
“He’s a former basketball player,” one of many cops may be heard saying within the footage. “He played for a bunch of NBA teams.”
It must be famous … the person additionally added, “Not that I care, I’m just telling you.”
Later in the course of the cease, one of many cops on the scene truly introduced up Rondo’s NBA profession to his face — asking him straight up, “You played in the NBA, didn’t you, buddy?”
When Rondo instructed him sure and for a way lengthy, the officer exclaimed, “Wow!”
Sadly for Rondo, his fame did not assist him a lot throughout his run-in with the police … as he was nonetheless arrested by the cops after they stated they found a small quantity of weed, drug paraphernalia and a gun in his experience.
The 38-year-old four-time All-Star, who final performed within the NBA in the course of the 2021-22 season, was hit with three costs over the encounter … though again in September, he reached a plea deal with prosecutors to shut out the case.
Rondo agreed to plead responsible to a misdemeanor rely of illegal carrying of a handgun … and in change, officers dropped the 2 different costs he was going through. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail … however the sentence was suspended, which means he’ll as a substitute spend the time on probation if he avoids any additional hassle.
