Report: Boston Celtics alum Rajon Rondo interviewed for Pelicans head coaching job

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Rajon Rondo, former Boston Celtics point guard, has interviewed for the head coaching position with the New Orleans Pelicans. Rondo's coaching aspirations emerged during his recovery from a torn ACL while with the Celtics.

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Rajon Rondo interviewed for the Pelicans head coaching job
Rondo previously played for the Boston Celtics
He served as a special assistant on the Bucks' coaching staff
Rondo's coaching interest began during his ACL recovery
James Borrego is the interim head coach of the Pelicans

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A former Boston Celtics point guard is in the news as a potential future head coach for the New Orleans Pelicans, per recent reporting from The Stein Line reporters Jake Fischer and Marc Stein. Per the duo, Celtics alum Rajon Rondo could be in the mix to land the Pels' head coaching gig. "Rondo has been interviewed for the post after serving as a special assistant on Doc Rivers' Milwaukee (Bucks) staff," they note. "Rondo is said to have felt his first coaching itch while recovering from a torn ACL as a Celtic, prompting (then, head coach, now Boston President of Basketball Operations) Brad Stevens to bring him into staff meetings." With interim head coach James Borrego having done a solid job with a less-than-stellar roster last season and some off-court incidents in his not-so-distant past, this may not be the job where the Kentucky alum lands his first head coaching gig.

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 05: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics warms up prior to the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 5, 2012 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) But given his deep knowledge of the sport and evident interest in making the leap, we do expect Rondo to end up coaching sooner rather than later. Even if he has to work his way up through the ranks in the old-fashioned way. Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on: Blue Wire: iTunes: YouTube: *This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: *

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What coaching experience does Rajon Rondo have?

Rajon Rondo has served as a special assistant on Doc Rivers' Milwaukee Bucks staff, which contributes to his coaching experience.

Why is Rajon Rondo being considered for the Pelicans head coaching job?

Rondo is being considered due to his deep knowledge of basketball and his expressed interest in coaching, especially after his recovery from injury.

Who is the current interim head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans?

The current interim head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans is James Borrego.

Report: Boston Celtics alum Rajon Rondo interviewed for Pelicans head coaching job

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