Rondae Hollis-Jefferson won the hearts of basketball fans around the world during last year's FIBA World Cup, with her style of play and techniques all strikingly similar to Kobe Bryant's.
But most importantly, Hollis-Jefferson has shown he can still play, even though he's out of the NBA since 2021.
Against the Jordanian national team, he averaged 23.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists, while entertaining the crowd with incredible feats such as his 4-point play to force overtime against New Zealand.
Despite his World Cup campaign, Hollis-Jefferson hasn't had a shot in the NBA since, something he addressed on social media this week.
“I was going to let it slide and play the way it's supposed to play but there's no way I'm going to sit around and let people tear down all the work I've put in. MENTALLY AND TALENT,” Hollis-Jefferson said on her Instagram. the story.
“My game improved in many ways while I still had the tools to make it to the NBA… I'm confused why I didn't get a chance??? Well, I made mistakes at 24 that I wouldn't have made at 30. But it's life you learn from those mistakes.. I'm not asking for anything but a chance.. sh*t I'm going to sleep in the gym…”
Since he left the NBA, Hollis-Jefferson has been playing in different countries around the world including Turkey, Puerto Rico, South Korea and the Philippines.
At his NBA peak, he averaged 13.9 points and 6.8 rebounds for the Brooklyn Nets in 2016-17.
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