In his second season with the Bucks, Rondo was given the opportunity to be far more active by working out a role that allowed him to sit behind the bench with the team when he attended games — rather than sitting in the stands as he did in his first season. That improved access gave Rondo the chance to be a part of the action as it unfolded and have conversations with players and coaches on the bench.
“Nothing beats being able to be around the game, having my input on the game, being behind the bench and being around the coaching staff,” Rondo said. “There’s a lot of great knowledge, a lot of great coaches, over 100 years of coaching experience in that locker room. “For me, it’s like, what I’m doing for Ryan, I’m trying to get those coaches to do for me. I’m a sponge. I’m taking notes. I’m asking a lot of questions, and I’m sitting quietly observing.”
New York Times
