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01-08-2025
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Former Nets F Rondae Hollis-Jefferson explains NBA social media post
Former Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson recently posted on X that he was looking for a spot on an NBA team once training camp comes around in the fall. Brooklyn may not be one of the teams that could be looking for additional training camp spots given how many players are already on the roster, but Hollis-Jefferson took the time to explain his post in the first place. "It's been a long journey. I feel like, given the time I was in the NBA, I think it was very important for me to self-reflect and think about all the things that I could have done differently that kind of shaped me into the person I am today," Hollis-Jefferson said during an interview with HoopsHype's Cyro De Asseo. In Hollis-Jefferson's post, he explained why he believes he should get a chance to show he still belongs in the league by going to training camp. "I was just sitting there the other day thinking about it. I was thinking about it all, man," Hollis-Jefferson continued. "Just where I'm at, how far I've come, the growth, the experiences, everything that I've been through. I thought I was just sitting there. It was one of those days where your wheels are turning. And I said, man, I should be in the NBA, dude." Hollis-Jefferson, 30, last played in the NBA during the 2020-21 season as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers, but since then, he has had to continue his professional basketball career outside of the NBA. Since then, Hollis-Jefferson has played overseas, but his performance in the 2023 FIBA World Cup could have been proof that he was able to still be a contributor in the NBA. While playing for Jordan, Hollis-Jefferson averaged 23.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 46.8% from the field and 21.4% from three-point land. Whether Hollis-Jefferson gets another chance in the NBA is left to be seen, but after what he has shown in international competition and during his time overseas, he may be able to convince at least one team to give him the chance to show what he has. This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Former Nets F Rondae Hollis-Jefferson explains NBA social media post
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29-07-2025
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Former Nets F Rondae Hollis-Jefferson looking to get back in NBA
The Brooklyn Nets have had plenty of players come through the franchise since its inception and the organization has always been committed to putting out a great product. Brooklyn is currently trying to rebuild after the breakup of the Big 3 in the hopes of getting back to playoff contention sometime soon and there is a former player who is looking to get back in the league. "Good morning @NBA, I was wondering if any teams had a training camp spot for an kind chap like myself," former Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson said on X. Hollis-Jefferson began his NBA career with the Nets after being taken by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 23rd overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft out of Arizona before being dealt to Brooklyn. "I'm like a SUV got a lot of travel miles but for the long haul(long season) you can count on me," Hollis-Jefferson continued on his post in his attempt to lobby other NBA teams for a training camp invite. "I also keep good air flow amongst the team. I also can guard just about anyone." Hollis-Jefferson, 30, played his first four years in the NBA with the Nets and based on the numbers, those were his best years in the league. Hollis-Jefferson averaged 9.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 44.4% from the field and 22.3% from three-point land. Heading into the 2019-20 season, Hollis-Jefferson joined the Toronto Raptors before playing finally playing for the Trail Blazers during the 2020-21 campaign. "I also don't mind getting guys better in practice," Hollis-Jefferson continued in his post while trying to show what his worth would be to any team looking for a veteran presence. "Pushing them to the next level. Make it tough in practice scrimmage when necessary for the core guys to be elite in game situations!" Hollis-Jefferson has effectively been out of the NBA since the 2020-21 season, but he is still 30 years old and could have something left in the tank. This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Former Nets F Rondae Hollis-Jefferson looking to get back in NBA
