LeBron James opens up after seeing Rajon Rondo and son recreate 2020 Los Angeles Lakers championship photo

LeBron James was super excited to see his old teammate Rajon Rondo and Rondo’s son, Pierre, recreate a classic photo from the Lakers’ 2020 NBA championship celebration. This touching moment, happening after Pierre’s own championship win in 2025, really grabbed the attention of both fans and players.

Rajon Rondo and Pierre Rondo recreate their 2020 championship photo

The original picture goes back to 2020, when the Lakers clinched the NBA championship in the Orlando bubble during the COVID-19 pandemic. With no fans present and tight safety measures enforced, this win was one of a kind in NBA history.

Fast forward to 2025, and Pierre Rondo is now a seventh grader making his mark in basketball. After leading his team to triumph in the Middle School Championship series, he and his father opted to recreate the legendary 2020 photo.

LeBron James posted on his story while uploading this photo, “YESSIR @rajonrondo @pierre2rondo”The recreation was just like the original: Rajon and Pierre posed together, celebrating Pierre’s victory just like they did when the Lakers won the title five years ago.

Rajon Rondo says winning the 2020 title with the Lakers felt more special

Rajon Rondo, who has won the NBA championship twice, often reflects on what the 2020 title represents to him. In a 2024 chat on The Draymond Green Show, he stated, “At that particular time, I won it in 2020, my son was in the bubble with me.

And that made it a little more special winning it in 2020”. Rondo, who celebrated a championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008, noted that having Pierre present made the Lakers’ win feel different.

Since Pierre was born in 2012, he didn’t witness Rondo’s first title, turning the 2020 experience into a memorable father-son moment.Rondo also shared his love for the 2008 championship celebration. “I’ve only had one parade, and that was the most amazing thing that’s happened to me in basketball,” He mentioned to Draymond Green.

The Boston parade, featuring duck boats and excited fans, is definitely a standout moment in his career. On the other hand, the 2020 victory didn’t have a parade because of the pandemic, but Pierre being there really compensated for that.Also Read: Fan crosses line during Kahleah Copper wig incident and faces sudden ejection from arenaSince hanging up his sneakers, Rajon Rondo is fully focused on coaching and mentoring. He started the 2024-25 season as a guest coach for the Milwaukee Bucks, getting a taste of what coaching is all about. Although he dreams of leading a team someday, Rondo's main focus is on training Pierre. "I’m all about helping him grow—on and off the court," Rondo said, demonstrating his dedication to his son's development.

FAQs

How many NBA championships has Rajon Rondo won?

He has won two NBA championships—one with the Celtics in 2008 and one with the Lakers in 2020.

Did the 2020 Lakers have a championship parade?

No, the 2020 parade was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What made the 2020 Lakers title unique for Rondo?

Having his son by his side made it a more personal experience.