Rondae Hollis-Jefferson: “I made mistakes at 24 that I wouldn’t make at 30”

Former first-round draft pick for the Portland Trail Blazers, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, is seeking another opportunity in the NBA.

Although he has been out of the league for three years, Hollis-Jefferson expressed his determination to go to great lengths to return to the court.

The 29-year-old is confident that he can still be an asset to an NBA team if given the chance. In a recent social media post, he reflected on his past mistakes and highlighted the improvements he has made to his game over time.

“I was going to let it slide and play out the way it’s supposed to but there’s no way I can sit back and let people discredit all the work I’ve put in. Mentally, physically, and skillfully. My game has evolved in many ways while still having the tools that got me to the NBA,” he wrote on X.

“I’m confused as to why I can’t get an opportunity? OK, I made mistakes at 24 that I wouldn’t make at 30. But that’s life, you learn from those mistakes. I’m not asking for anything other than a chance. S—, I’ll sleep in the gym.”