Rondae Hollis-Jefferson facts for kids
Hollis-Jefferson with the Brooklyn Nets in 2018
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| No. 24 – TNT Tropang Giga | ||||||||||||||
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| Power forward / small forward | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | January 3, 1995 Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Nationality | American / Jordanian | |||||||||||||
| High school | Chester (Chester, Pennsylvania) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 217 lb (98 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Arizona (2013–2015) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2015–present | |||||||||||||
| League | PBA | |||||||||||||
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| 2015–2019 | Brooklyn Nets | |||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Toronto Raptors | |||||||||||||
| 2021 | Portland Trail Blazers | |||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Beşiktaş Icrypex | |||||||||||||
| 2022 | Atléticos de San Germán | |||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Jeonju KCC Egis | |||||||||||||
| 2023 | TNT Tropang Giga | |||||||||||||
| 2023 | Atléticos de San Germán | |||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | TNT Tropang Giga | |||||||||||||
| 2024 | Mets de Guaynabo | |||||||||||||
| 2024–present | Al Riyadi | |||||||||||||
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Rondae Jaquan Hollis-Jefferson (born January 3, 1995) is an American basketball player who also plays for Jordan. He currently plays for the TNT Tropang Giga in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Rondae played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. He was chosen by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2015 NBA draft. He played six seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before playing for teams outside the United States. He has won three PBA championships with the TNT Tropang Giga. He was also named Best Import of the Conference three times.
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Rondae's Early Life and High School Basketball
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Rondae Hollis-Jefferson grew up in Chester, Pennsylvania. His mother, Rylanda Hollis, worked hard to support him and his older brother, Rahlir. Rahlir also became a professional basketball player. Rondae started playing basketball seriously when he was 12. He loved playing defense and was good at scoring because he was taller than other kids his age.
He went to Chester High School. There, he had an amazing basketball career. He was the first player ever to be named Delaware County Player of the Year more than once. He helped his team, the Clippers, have their first perfect season without any losses. In his last three years, the Clippers won 91 games and only lost 5. They also won two state championships. He finished his high school career with over 1,000 points and a school record of 780 rebounds.
After high school, Rondae played in the 2013 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. He also took part in the Jordan Brand Classic with other top high school players. He decided to go to the University of Arizona to play for their successful basketball team.
College Basketball Career
During his first year at Arizona, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson became known for his strong play. He was a good scorer, rebounder, and shot-blocker. He often came off the bench as the team's "sixth man." This means he was usually the first player to come into the game from the bench. He even got his first double-double (scoring double digits in two categories, like points and rebounds) against Oregon.
In his second year, Rondae played even better. He scored more points and grabbed more rebounds per game. He became a better leader and improved his offense. He was chosen for the first-team All-Pac-12 and the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team. He helped his team reach the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament twice. On April 7, 2015, Rondae decided to enter the 2015 NBA draft. This meant he would leave college early to play professional basketball.
College Awards and Honors
- NCAA Tournament West Region All-Tournament Team (2015)
- First-team All-Pac-12 (2015)
- Pac-12 All-Tournament Team (2015)
- Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2015)
- Pac-12 Player of the Week (2015)
- Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2014)
- Maui Invitational All-Tournament Team (2014)
Professional Basketball Journey
Playing for the Brooklyn Nets (2015–2019)
On June 25, 2015, the Portland Trail Blazers picked Rondae Hollis-Jefferson as the 23rd player in the 2015 NBA draft. Soon after, he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. He signed his first professional contract with the Nets on July 6, 2015. He played his first NBA game on October 28, 2015. On November 20, he had a great game with 13 points and 11 rebounds. In December, he had surgery on his ankle and missed some games. He returned to play in March.
On November 12, 2016, Rondae scored a career-high 20 points and had 13 rebounds in a win against the Phoenix Suns. On December 14, 2017, he scored a new career-high of 25 points. He missed some games in early 2018 due to a groin injury. In the 2018–19 season, he missed the first few games because of a hip injury and the birth of his first child. On March 19, 2019, he made a game-winning shot with less than a second left to help the Nets win. After the season, the Nets decided not to keep him, and he became a free agent.
Time with the Toronto Raptors (2019–2020)
On July 18, 2019, Rondae signed with the Toronto Raptors, who were the champions at the time. He played one season with them.
Brief Stint with the Portland Trail Blazers (2021)
On April 8, 2021, Rondae signed a short contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. He played a few games and then signed for the rest of the season.
Playing Overseas (2021–Present)
After his time in the NBA, Rondae started playing for teams outside the United States.
- In September 2021, he joined Beşiktaş Icrypex in Turkey. He scored a career-high 26 points in one game there.
- In April 2022, he signed with Atléticos de San Germán in Puerto Rico. He played 31 games and averaged almost 20 points per game. He returned to this team in May 2023.
- In February 2023, Rondae joined the TNT Tropang Giga in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He quickly became a key player, averaging over 30 points per game. He helped the team win the 2023 Governors' Cup and was named Best Import of the Conference. He returned to TNT for the 2023–24 PBA Commissioner's Cup and again for the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup. He helped TNT win their second straight Governors' Cup title in 2024, scoring 31 points in the final game.
- In February 2024, he also played for the Mets de Guaynabo in Puerto Rico for a short time.
Playing for the National Team
On July 24, 2023, the Jordan Basketball Federation announced that Rondae Hollis-Jefferson would play for Jordan's national team. He became a naturalized player for Jordan. He was part of Jordan's team for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. During the World Cup, many people compared his playing style to the famous basketball legend Kobe Bryant. The Philippines also wanted him to play for their national team, but he chose Jordan.
Player Style
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson can play both forward positions. He is known for his athleticism and long wingspan (the distance from fingertip to fingertip when arms are stretched out). He is a strong player who can guard different positions and score points.
Career Statistics Overview
Rondae has played many games in his career. Here's a quick look at his average stats:
- NBA Regular Season: In 305 games, he averaged about 9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.
- NBA Playoffs: In 14 playoff games, he averaged about 5.5 points and 2.1 rebounds.
- College: In 76 college games, he averaged about 10.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.
Personal Life
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is a practicing Muslim. He is also a pescetarian, which means he eats fish but not other meat.
See also
In Spanish: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson para niños
