The Los Angeles Lakers have spiraled out to a 5-14 start despite guard Kobe Bryant averaging a whopping 26 points per game. The Boston Celtics haven't done much better, holding a 5-11 record in the last year of point guard Rajon Rondo's deal.
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As the two struggling squads prepare to face off Friday night, stars from the rival teams met for breakfast Thursday morning and rumors quickly circulated.
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The duo share a special friendship and appear to have mutual respect:
If Rondo is shipped to LA, the Lakers would add a legit star next to Bryant and the Celtics would likely add more picks to the stockpile Boston has already acquired.