After already missing 17 games because of hand surgery to repair a fracture, Rajon Rondo returned for three games with the Los Angeles Lakers before undergoing his second surgery.
As LeBron James remains out for at least this week’s games while he recovers from a strained groin, the Lakers losing their two leaders since Christmas Day has not been an easy adjustment for the team.
Lakers head coach Luke Walton has also noticed being unable to contribute has been trying for Rondo, who attempted to participate in a three-point competition at shootaround this week.