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Rondae Hollis-Jefferson publicly calls on teams for another NBA shot


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TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson makes a plea as he seeks an NBA return, saying teams can count on him to provide positive locker room presence and tenacious defense

MANILA, Philippines – If any NBA team wants Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, he is just one call away.

The TNT import publicly called on clubs to give him another shot as he seeks an NBA return four years since he last played in the most prestigious basketball league in the world.

“Good morning NBA, I was wondering if any teams had a training camp spot for a kind chap like myself,” Hollis-Jefferson wrote on X last Sunday, July 27.

“I’m like an SUV, got a lot of travel miles but for the long haul (long season), you can count on me. I also keep good air flow amongst the team. I also can guard just about anyone.”

The 23rd overall pick in the 2015 draft, Hollis-Jefferson spent six seasons in the NBA, with his best years coming during his stint with the Brooklyn Nets.

After the Nets passed on giving him a qualifying offer in 2019, the 30-year-old forward inked a one-year deal with the Toronto Raptors.

Signed and then shortly waived by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Hollis-Jefferson joined the Portland Trail Blazers for the rest of the 2020-21 season, which ended up his last in the NBA.

He has NBA career averages of 9.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 305 games. 

Taking his talents overseas, Hollis-Jefferson has found immense success in the PBA, winning three Best Import honors and leading the Tropang 5G to three championships.

With Hollis-Jefferson on board, TNT ruled the first two conferences of the 2024-25 season to put itself in Grand Slam contention, although the team fell short of the rare feat after losing to San Miguel in the Philippine Cup finals.

If an NBA comeback means him ensuring that the first stringers are game-ready, Hollis-Jefferson said he is up to the challenge.

“I also don’t mind getting guys better in practice — pushing them to the next level, make it tough in practice scrimmage when necessary for the core guys to be elite in game situations!” he wrote.

Now the resident TNT import, Hollis-Jefferson is expected to be back for the 50th PBA season as the Tropang 5G defend their Commissioner’s Cup and Governors’ Cup crowns. – Rappler.com



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