Former Portland Trail Blazers first-round draft selection Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is eager for a second chance in the NBA. Despite being away from the league for the past three seasons, Hollis-Jefferson believes he can still contribute to a team if given the opportunity.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, the former first-round draft pick of the Portland Trail Blazers, is determined to make a comeback to the NBA. Despite being away from the league for the past three seasons, Hollis-Jefferson is confident in his abilities and believes he can still be a valuable asset to a team.
In a recent social media post, Hollis-Jefferson acknowledged the mistakes he made in the past but emphasized the positive changes he has made to his game over the years. "Mentally, physically, and skillfully, my game has evolved in many ways while still having the tools that got me to the NBA," he wrote.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson: Determined to Make NBA Comeback
Hollis-Jefferson spent the first four seasons of his NBA career with the Brooklyn Nets before playing for the Toronto Raptors in the 2019-20 season. He has since played for several teams in international leagues, including the Mets de Guaynabo in Puerto Rico.
While he appreciates his experiences playing overseas, Hollis-Jefferson expressed his desire to return to the United States and play for an NBA franchise to be closer to his family. "I sit there and travel all over the world to hoop (it's nice) but I miss my family every day," he said.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson: Determined to Make NBA Comeback
Hollis-Jefferson acknowledges that he made mistakes in the past, but he believes he has learned from them and is now a more mature and dedicated player. "OK, I made mistakes at 24 that I wouldn't make at 30. But that's life, you learn from those mistakes," he wrote.
Hollis-Jefferson is willing to do whatever it takes to earn another chance in the NBA. "I'm not asking for anything other than a chance. S---, I'll sleep in the gym," he said. "I know mad players and staff in the NBA and [players] union. And majority of these folks speak highly of me and know I'd do whatever to win and whatever if they needed me to help them in any way."
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson: Determined to Make NBA Comeback
Hollis-Jefferson's game appeared to be on the uptick during his time playing overseas. He particularly shined during the FIBA World Cup, averaging nearly 8 rebounds and more than 4 assists per game.
During his NBA career, Hollis-Jefferson averaged 9 points and 1.9 assists per game. He rose to prominence during his standout college basketball career at Arizona, where he earned First-Team All-Pac-12 honors in 2015.
