In a recently released body cam footage, it is evident that police were well aware of the identity of NBA star Rajon Rondo before proceeding to arrest him.
The video captures the interaction between law enforcement officers discussing Rondo’s NBA career before pulling him over.
The stop, as we previously reported, happened back on Jan. 28 in Jackson County, Indiana … after authorities alleged Rondo‘s black Tesla didn’t have a license plate properly secured to its rear.
The video shows that after initially speaking with Rondo and obtaining his information … cops went back to their squad car — and chatted for a few moments about the ex-Celtics guard’s time on the hardwood.
“He’s a former basketball player,” one of the cops can be heard saying in the footage. “He played for a bunch of NBA teams.”
It should be noted … the man also added, “Not that I care, I’m just telling you.”
Later during the stop, one of the cops on the scene actually brought up Rondo’s NBA career to his face — asking him straight up, “You played in the NBA, didn’t you, buddy?”
When Rondo told him yes and for how long, the officer exclaimed, “Wow!”
Unfortunately for Rondo, his fame didn’t help him much during his run-in with the police … as he was still arrested by the cops after they said they discovered a small amount of weed, drug paraphernalia and a gun in his ride.
The 38-year-old four-time All-Star, who last played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season, was hit with three charges over the encounter … although back in September, he reached a plea deal with prosecutors to close out the case.
This body cam footage raises some eyebrows. It shows that the police were aware of who Rajon Rondo was before they even pulled him over. And whether you agree with it or not, it’s a clear example of how fame can sometimes influence law enforcement.
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